Healthcare General Manager - Merakey Verree

Food Service General Manager - Lead with Heart in Healthcare!

Healthcare Dining Leadership

Are you a food service leader who's passionate about people, operations, and purpose? Join our healthcare team as a Food Service General Manager and take charge of a mission-driven kitchen that serves more than meals-it delivers care.

What You'll Do:

* Lead and inspire the food service team to deliver high-quality meals and service

* Oversee daily operations: scheduling, inventory, compliance, and food safety

* Collaborate with clinical staff to meet dietary needs and nutritional standards

* Ensure regulatory compliance (health codes, sanitation, HIPAA, etc.)

* Manage budgets, staffing, vendor relations, and performance metrics

* Foster a positive, efficient, and patient-centered kitchen culture

We're Looking For:

* 3-5 years of experience in food service management (healthcare or hospitality preferred)

* Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

* Knowledge of dietary standards and food safety regulations

* Ability to lead a diverse team with empathy and accountability

* Serv Safe certification (or ability to obtain)

Why Join Us?

* Competitive salary + bonus opportunities

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Paid time off, holidays, and retirement plans

* Supportive, mission-focused environment

* A chance to lead with purpose and make a daily impact on patient care

About Us:

At Whitsons, we believe food is part of the healing process. As our General Manager, you'll guide a team dedicated to delivering safe, nutritious, and comforting meals to patients, staff, and visitors every day.

Apply now and bring your leadership to the table where it matters most- at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time.

$60,000

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND

COMPETENCIES:

Education:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field. OR

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent with any academic major AND a state recognized certificate in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business. OR

* Associate's degree or equivalent with concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or a related field AND at least one year of relevant healthcare nutrition programs experience. OR

* High School diploma or GED AND at least Five (5) years' experience in a healthcare environment.

* Must have a CDM Certificate or obtain within 60 days of hire

Certifications:

* Serv Safe Mandatory
- Local food safety certification if required in jurisdiction of employment. Must be knowledgeable of all local health and food safety ordinances.

* Certified Dietary Manager Certificate

Computer

Skills:

* Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.

* Must be able to communicate electronically through use of email and other similar computer platforms.

* Able to learn new programs easily and quickly.

Other Qualifications,

Experience:

* 3 years' experience in Food Service Management as a Manager/Director required.

* Culinary background is required - Must have a passion and an interest in food.

* Working knowledge of cooking procedures and recipe adherence and scaling.

* Comprehensive knowledge of textured and specialized diets.

* Must have demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities

* Must be able to use "critical thinking" skills to resolve problems or would result in improving program overall.

* Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and written with clients, residents and support staff.

* Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills.

* Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable.

Required Competencies:

* Communication

* Effectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance.

* Customer Focus

* Act in the best interest of the customer, both internal and external.

* Innovation

* Create new ideas, processes, or products which when implemented lead to positive effective change.

* Organization Leadership

* Apply strategic thinking, prioritization, and decision-making to drive results.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear

* Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

* Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.

* Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning…