Nursing Home Food Service Manager

Nursing Home Food Service ManagerShift: FlexLocation: Ovation Communities — Jewish Home & Care CenterOvation Communities is seeking a Nursing Home Food Service Manager who will manage the Food Services Department at the Jewish Home and Care Center (JHCC) Campus. Overall supervision of all staff in the preparation of attractive, nutritionally adequate meals served at proper temperatures according to State and Federal regulations and facility policy. Responsible for recommending for purchase, care and sanitation of institutional food service equipment and work areas used for preparation, storage, and service. Responsible for assuring gracious ambiance and customer satisfaction with meal service. Allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner in relation to the budgetKey Responsibilities:Ensure adherence to FDA Food Code, State of Wisconsin Health Department regulations, City of Milwaukee Food Licensing Department Regulations, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) dietary standards, and ServSafe food safety protocols.Identifies ways to accommodate residents’ choices, preferences, and customary routines in matters of eating. Cooperates with other departments to identify and accommodate individual resident needs and preferences.Assures that menus are planned, and food purchased, prepared and served in accordance with Kashrus standards.Participates as an active member of the Food CommitteeTrains staff in customer service. Frequently interacts with the residents to assure high level of resident satisfaction.Plans menus with dietitian that meet the nutritional needs of residents in accord with recommended dietary allowance and State and Federal regulations. Assures that food is prepared in accordance with recipes and daily production sheets from each menu cycle. Distributes menus to residents and posts in readily accessible places in the facility.Learn More:For a full list of benefits and perks, please visit our careers page.Minimum three years of supervisory experience in the food service areaExperience in planning, preparing and serving diets in a healthcare setting.Further education in culinary courses approved by American Dietetic Association (preferred)Education: High school diploma or equivalentAssociate degree in a field of culinary management preferred.Minimum 5–10 years of professional, progressive kitchen leadership experience,preferably in Healthcare / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Kosher food service operations, and High-volume institutional kitchens #J-18808-Ljbffr