Job Description

Overview

Company Description

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

A Growing Network of Care

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

Harrison Memorial Hospital – A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office – A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.

KidTown Daycare – A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.

Specialty Clinics – Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy – Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

Job Skills / Requirements

Job Summary/Purpose

Direct and assist dietary employees engage in food preparation and meal service to ensure that the operations of the department run smoothly. Responsible for ordering and receiving food and supplies.  Responsible for keeping all storage areas clean, neat, and organized with all foods rotated and stored according to state regulations.  Prepares work assignment sheets for employees. Helps with selection of personnel and supervises their orientation, on the job training, and work performance.  Assist manager in the planning of special functions.  Responsible for serving, cooking, and/or supervising meals for special meetings.  Assist manager with monitoring and tracking of quality and performance improvement.  Assist Dietary Manager with tracking information needed for end-of-month reporting.  Works staff relief as needed within the department.  Performs as Dietary Manager in the absence of the manager.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Orders and receives all food, chemicals, and paper supplies.
• Conducts annual inventory.
• Checks for proper storage of all food and paper supplies.
• Handles food in accordance with sanitation regulations.
• Plans directs, and coordinates activities for the department in absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Reviews problems, progress, and future endeavors with the Dietary Manager.
• Assist Dietician with patient, cafeteria, daycare, and eldercare menus.
• Conduct equipment inventory daily to ensure efficiency.
• Assist both internal and external customers with any issues/concerns that arise.
• Make decisions related to food production in the best interest of the department in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
  

Required Education, Skills, Abilities:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Food Safety Manager certification through ServSafe or another approved accreditation
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking
• Communicate effectively
• Works cooperatively
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Excellent customer service

Education Requirements (All)

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

Certification Requirements (All)

Food Safety Manager certification through ServSafe or another approved accreditation

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan