Group Leader - Food and Nutrition

Position Summary

Assists the Food Service Supervisor and/or Manager with oversight of the daily operations of patient and non-patient services, including daily operational activities of the department, assuring that all quality and standards are met.

This position is located in St. Petersburg, FL   Bayfront Hospital 

Responsibilities

• Schedules and trains staff, reports cash transactions, prepares cash deposits, compiles patient menus and special needs, setup and checking of patient tray line and opening and closing of the department.
• Prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner, directs catering and doctor’s lounge service.
• Communicates proper information regarding any patient or non-patient needs to peers, staff and Food Service Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in monthly department QA/QI and all related in-services.
• Aids Food Service Supervisor or Manager in development of in-services to improve quality in designated areas.
• Ensures that proper portion controls, tray delivery standards, café service standards are followed by staff.
• Aware of Food Borne Illness prevention and sanitation requirements and assures compliance within department.
• Follows all universal precautions as they apply to food services.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Three (3) years previous food service experience.