The Food Production Specialist Lead position is responsible for ensuring the proper operations of the kitchen and staff. 

FPS Lead functions under the authority and direct supervision of the Director of Food and Nutrition and must work closely with the Dieticians to ensure the products we serve our patients are prepared according to physician direction.  Should the Director not be on campus; the FPS Lead is responsible for maintaining the department in a professional manner.  This responsibility includes the supervision and safety of all employees within the Food and Nutrition Department; excluding the dietitians.

Some of the many skills that may be performed:

§   Accesses the accuracy, appearance, proper temperature and flavor of all food items served.

• Must be able to order and maintain all food and non-food supplies.
• Can explain the handling and storage of all perishable food products and the danger zone
• Demonstrates written and oral communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data.
• Planning, organizing and effective time management skills.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Monitors an ongoing effective departmental infection control and food borne illness prevention program.
• Evaluates infection control procedures for effectiveness.
• Maintains sanitation of the department and is ranked 90-100 per State Health Department and EOC standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all hospital and departmental safety procedures and communicates them effectively to staff.
• Provides ongoing safety training based on assessed needs.
• Conducts regularly scheduled tray assessments.
• Maintains objectivity when dealing with each individual staff member.
• Participates in the development, writing, and approval of administrative policies related to the department.
• Participates in the planning and conduction of ongoing improvement of competencies, based on needs assessments of the department.
• Can explain the JCAHO, COBRA and state standards that impact food and nutrition services.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet established goals and objectives.
• Procurement compliance is favorable.
• Monitors task analysis to optimize performance of staff and provide even workloads.
• Maintains chain of command
• Maintains professional attitude with subordinates and quickly resolves negativity within the department.

§   Additional Responsibilities as Assigned

EDUCATION:

                       High School Graduate preferred.

                       ServSafe Required

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.