Manager Food and Nutrition

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees preparation and service of food and beverages.  Evaluates and recommends changes in techniques, methods, procedures, products, and equipment to ensure an efficient operation within established budgetary guidelines.
• Oversees team members’ work and maintains adequate staffing levels to ensure an efficient operation.
• Oversees food production and nutrition care to ensure a high standard of quality.
• Participates in formulation of budgets and manages production budgets.  Prepares unit annual budget and operating reports as requested.   Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Ensures adherence to menu standards and coordinates medical nutrition therapy for patients.  Directs planning of menus for on-site feeding; recommends changes, additions, or deletions of items.
• Collaborates in implementation and maintenance of computerized menu management system.
• Develops site policies and procedures for production units; develops forecasting, ordering, and evaluation systems to assure smooth operation of units. Ensures adherence to AAH’s system policies and procedures.
• Assures sanitation standards comply with applicable regulatory agencies and ensures proper labeling, storage, and accurate accounting of food items in the production units.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the Advocate Aurora Health Care Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to AAH’s business.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:

ServSafe Food Manager certification needs to be obtained within 90 days.

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Hospitality Management, Dietetics or related field.

Experience Required: Typically requires 5 years of experience in food service management and operations, including preparation and distribution of food and culinary arts. Includes 1 year of supervisory experience in management of staff, budgets and multiple food service functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated leadership skills in problem solving, decision-making and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Excellent planning, organizing and effective time management skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Lifts, carries and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique.
• Operates equipment (i.e. dish-machine, tray line, garbage disposal, etc.) necessary to perform the job. 
• Demonstrates ability to safely and effectively utilize necessary power equipment.
• Stands, walks and reaches above shoulders the majority of the workday, as well as squats, bends, twists, kneels and climbs throughout shift.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to a maximum 5 ft.
• lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 20 lbs. of force.
• Working atmosphere also contains fumes, odors, and dust/dirt, spices, etc. (fumes are trucks, dust/dirt from storeroom or cleaning agents).
• Exposure to temperature extremes.
• Exposure to electrical and chemical hazards when operating food service equipment. Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.