Food Service Coordinator

Position Title: Food Service Coordinator

Department: Nutrition Services

Reports To: Contract Administrator / Nutrition Services Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time / Hourly

Work Location: Saint Elizabeths Hospital 1100 Alabama Avenue SE Washington DC

Position Summary

The Food Service Coordinatoris responsible forthe coordination supervision and oversight of daily food service operations in a hospital kitchen environment. This position ensures compliance with all sanitation safety and regulatory requirements while directing food service staff to deliver high-quality meal service.

This role alsoleadsworkforce management activities including recruiting hiring onboarding and training new employees tomaintainadequate staffing levels and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight

• Plan direct and coordinate daily food service activities.

• Supervise Food Attendants and Utility Workers in meal preparation and service.

• Monitor tray line operations and ensureaccuratemeal delivery.

• Ensure compliance with HACCP sanitation and food safety standards.

• Verify proper food handling storage and temperature monitoring procedures.

• Staff Supervision

• Assign and evaluateworkof assigned staff.

• Provide guidance coaching and corrective feedback.

• Ensure adequate staffing coverage across all shifts.

• Coordinate with managementregardingoperational needs and staffing gaps.

Recruiting Hiring and Onboarding Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Partner with HR and leadership toidentifystaffing needs.

• Recruit candidates through approved channels including First Source hiring programs.

• Ensure recruitment aligns with required labor compliance (e.g. District resident hiring goals).

Hiring

• Screen resumes and conduct interviews for Food Attendant and Utility Worker roles.

• Verify candidate qualifications including education experience and ability to perform essential job functions.

• Participate in selection decisions and recommend candidates for hire.

• Ensure all hires meet regulatory and contractual requirements (e.g. background checks medical clearance).

Onboarding

• Coordinate onboarding activities with HR and the Contract Administrator.

• Ensure completion of all required documentation prior to start date.

• Conduct site orientation for new employees.

Training

• Deliver or coordinate initial training for new hires including:

• Food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP)

• Proper use of commercial kitchen equipment

• Dietary compliance and menu adherence

• Safety procedures and PPE usage

• Ensure employees obtain required certifications (e.g.ServeSafewithin 30 days).

• Track training completion andmaintainrecords.

• Provide ongoing training and performance development.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all applicable DC Department of Health regulations and agency policies.

Maintain compliance with:

• Food safety standards

• Employee health and vaccination requirements

• Document and report incidents compliance issues and corrective actions.

Administrative Duties

• Develop and distribute staff schedules in advance.

• Maintainaccuraterecords of staffing attendance and performance.

• Submit required reports and documentation to the Contract Administrator.

• Track employee certifications and compliance status.