Essential Functions:

• Oversees quality and quantity of food required, plans and prepares master menus. 
• Oversees supervision of food production and service programs and the planning of menus for therapeutic diets and controls food costs. 
• Oversees purchases of food and supplies and assigns duties for special functions for medical staff, board meetings, recognition dinner and other hospital functions.
• Oversees all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors.
• Evaluates all staff on a regular basis according to prescribed guidelines: terminates staff according to standard procedure as required.
• Prepares departmental budge on annual basis
• Develops and prepares policies and procedures governing handling and storage of supplies, equipment, sanitation and record keeping of compiling of reports.
• Develops standards of performance, determines areas of responsibility, assign responsibility and accountability and delegates authority to the various managerial, supervisory and professional members of the staff. 
• Oversees records and reports covering number and kinds of regular and therapeutic diets prepared, nutritional and costs of inventory including food, supplies, equipment and labor.

• Managerial experience. Ability to prepare and execute budget processes. 
• Working knowledge of production and staffing of department.
• Must be able and willing to assist in any and all functions of department to ensure job functions are completed.

• Minimum of 2 years plus in healthcare setting