Food Services Coordinator​/Eve

Overview

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

• U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
• Health grades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market.

Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt.

• Organizes and oversees the Food Service Department in conjunction with the Patient Service Manager and Food Service Director and all related activities at the assigned location within the Nuvance System. This will include any one or more of the following:
  Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Nuvance Material Management Warehouse, The Fishkill Medical Mall, all Nuvance locations and other community-based locations.

• Ensures that day-to-day operations of the Food Services Department is fulfilled for all areas including but not limited to patient meal service, catering service, cafeteria operation and all duties as assigned.
• Assures compliance, at all times, with regulatory agencies such as New York State Department of Health, County Department of Health, JCAHO, DEC and CMS and assures the Food Service Department environment is maintained in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly manner.
• Plans daily department work assignments and leads to ensure adequate coverage for department activities.
• Oversees patient meal delivery to assure that meals are served according to department schedule. Monitors food temperatures and plate presentation to assure that standards are being met.
• Responsible to ensure retail outlets utilize proper food handling, infection control, and sanitation practices, and the appearance of service and dining areas are clean and organized.
• Communicates any employee performance or behavior concerns to a supervisor in a timely manner for direction. Implements and communicates Human Resources policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner. Assists with orientation, training and education of employees.
• Adheres to department budget according to established procedures and submits all inputs by date due. Coordinates operations for the Food Services Departments within the approved budget guidelines.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment as appropriate to meet department demands as demonstrated by department standards.
• Assists with maintaining consistent and clear communication within the department to ensure that information is shared for effective operations and to promote positive employee relations. Seeks clarification, listens and conveys information clearly, in written and verbal forms.
• Maintains and displays current knowledge of developments by attending seminars, reviewing journals and other appropriate activity. Attends and participates in all appropriate educational workshops as scheduled by Nuvance.
• Exemplifies excellent customer relations in interactions with patients, visitors, doctors, employees, and services in a positive role model through initiative, involvement and availability.
• Maintain and model Nuvance Health Values
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