Food Service Manager 3 - Sodexo

Unit Description

Sodexo has an immediate opening for a Food Service Manager for Kent Hospital, located in Warwick, RI.

The Food Service Manager will be report to the Sr. Area General Manager, train and manage a team of approximately 40 union employees. This role will direct and participate in all of the daily patient food operations, have direct interaction with patients and nursing staff while ensuring food safety and sanitation compliance. Must be able to work an evening shift between the hours of 11:30am-8:30pm, overseeing the evening tray line, closing down cafeteria, sanitation, closing and locking up the department.  

Preferred candidates will have:

• At least 2 years college-associate's degree or higher
• At least 2 years management experience in food service
• Union experience a plus
• A passion for a high level of customer service

The ideal candidate will have:

• A work history demonstrating strong leadership skills as well the ability to work collaboratively
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills
• SERV Safe certification and be well-versed in regulatory and sanitation practices
• The ability to regularly analyze patient satisfaction data and implement additional measurements and action plans in these areas to achieve optimal unit performance.
• Oversight of the Patient Services area, patient food service production, and diet office
• The ability to ensure excellence in service quality and delivery schedules
• The ability to act as the liaison between the dietitians, nursing managers and the units. This role will participate in patient safety, patient experience initiatives.
• The ability to work with the diet office to review and address any patient menu/meal concerns, daily patient meal rounding

Click here to learn more about Kent Hospital  Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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Employees who work at this location are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status as required by applicable law and/or client requirements. 

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.