** Chef-Director, Healthcare Food Service, Bryson City, NC at Hospital Housekeeping Systems LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

Are you driven by leading a team to success and making a difference? HHS is currently looking for a detail-oriented and energetic individual to join our team as the Food Service Director. In this role, you will lead and mentor the culinary team, ensuring that patient meal service runs smoothly and efficiently. You’ll also have the ability to explore creative avenues for making the hospital cafe a community asset—through great food options, a welcoming retail space, local partnerships, and more. In this position you have the opportunity to impact the overall health and wellbeing of every patient and to change the perception of hospital cafes. 

 

We’ll provide you with the necessary training and appropriate tools to help you grow and earn the opportunity to advance into a regional leadership role. If you are willing to work hard, lead with intention, and hold yourself accountable to your results, you’ll be successful with HHS.

 

Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.  

 

Responsibilities:

• Recruit and develop team members and provide regular education opportunities for department growth


• Create and manage team member assignments and schedules


• Communicate effectively with hospital administration and other departments to set clear expectations and to align goals


• Collaborate with registered dietitians and executive chefs to develop menus


• Manage vendor relationships and food ordering inventory 


• Implement team building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment


• Manage the food service department budget


• Conduct quality reviews to ensure the facility is meeting industry standards and compliance 


• Collaborate with the regional vice president to establish improvement strategies

 

Requirements:

• Associates degree, required


• Bachelor’s degree in food service management, preferred


• ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification, required


• 5 years of food operations experience


• Minimum 3 years management experience


• Hospital experience, preferred


• Certified Dietary Manager Certification, preferred

 

Skills:

• Ability to lead and manage a team


• Strong communication skills


• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build a rapport with facility administrators and team members


• Ability to multitask and problem solve


• Organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

 

HHS Summary:

HHS was founded in 1975 by Jim Spry, who began his work in the outsourcing business in 1964 with Red Top, Inc, a company that pioneered hospital housekeeping support services. Jim helped Red Top grow into a national organization and later helped a competitor establish its business after Red Top sold. His experience in the field led to the development of HHS. Throughout the past 45+ years of business, HHS has developed our expertise in integral support services including housekeeping, food services, facility maintenance, and technology for the healthcare, government, senior living, resort, aviation, and education industries. HHS has experienced a growth rate of about 10% per year and is seeking great leaders and team members to grow with us. Being successful with HHS doesn’t mean you have to have a degree, but it does require hard work and operating as a team to achieve results. 

Benefits and Compensation

We offer PTO, full benefits, and career advancement opportunities based on performance.

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity. 

In compliance with federal COVID-19 vaccination requirements, HHS employees will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption (medical or religious) by the employer by January 4, 2022.

 

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