Lead Food Services

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

• Three years in hospitality or industry operation with two years progressive lead/supervisory experience; may consider HM employee with three years in HM food service and one year demonstrating progressive informal leadership experience
• Cash handling experience preferred

Required

• Must have one of the following:
  Food Handler Permit - Accredited food handler training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Certified Food Manager - Obtain in 90 days;
  Once Food Service Manager Certification is obtained, Food Handler Permit is no longer required;
  Food Service Manager must be renewed every 5 years

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Strong working knowledge of the food information software system (e.g. CBORD) and related peripheral equipment
• Able to organize and execute logical work sequences and work cooperatively with employees at all levels within the organization
• Ability to make decisions based on relevant information
• Able to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of computers, word processing and spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Familiar with the basic system processes of the food service management software
• Adheres to the Food and Nutrition Services Standards of Appearance

• Identifies, anticipates potential customer problems and resolves patient and visitor issues with highest level of customer service, professionalism and compassion. Promotes excellent teamwork and department communication, communicating appropriately and professionally with peers and management. Provides an effective communication link between patient and medical staff, assisting patients when needed.
• Assists management in training, overall operations of food service, service standards, menus, cashiers and sanitation as directed by management.
• Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

• Successfully multitasks in all areas of the kitchen; i.e. working a station and leading other staff members during scheduled shifts. Monitors server activities and fills in as necessary.
• Expedites patients’ trays during peak times and maintains a strong working knowledge of all the functions on the tray line.
• Works in retail, production, culinary, as appropriate. Completes accurate ordering and inventory.
• Maintains high standards of service to meet customer needs, resolving issues that result in positive outcomes. Greets customers and is available during peak times. Contributes to improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through role‑modeling accountability of service standards.

• Actively participates in the department’s quality/performance improvement programs. Conducts safety and sanitation inspections to meet all standards of the hospital and regulatory agencies. Ensures compliance with local Food Ordinances. Maintains serving and dining area in excellent condition.
• Assists with documentation for personnel records to meet hospital and regulatory standards. Provides input on employee performance for merit evaluations. Conducts team huddles in the absence of management and provides mandatory in‑services and training as specified by…