Job Description

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital

A joint venture with Select Medical & Vibra

Bowling Green, KY

Food Service Manager

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates operations of the department including food service and nutritional care to promote optimal patient care while providing exemplary customer service. Plans, organizes and implements department policies and procedures. Performs multiple responsibilities including but not limited to menu planning, personnel management, development, training and evaluation of systems and processes to achieve department goals. Assures compliance with standard practices and regulatory requirements.

Specific Duties

• Initiates, schedules, directs and controls the daily operation of the food service department through supervision of the department supervisors.
• Selects and orients/trains, schedules and assigns staff. Evaluates performance, and recommends personnel actions such as merit increases, promotions and disciplinary actions.
• Plans, coordinates and provides individualized patient nutrition care.
• Plans modified and specialized diets. Conducts nutritional consultations with patients, nursing and medical personnel.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 or more years in a management capacity in a Food and Nutrition department or healthcare food service department required
• completion of a state or local approved food safety course required
• Thorough knowledge of food products and service, operations, staffing, handling, storage and regulatory requirements required

Preferred Experience

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition Sciences preferred or the equivalent through experience and/or specialized training
• Knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets preferred

Additional Data

of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Multiple Traumas

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.