Supervise, coordinate, and assign duties to employees involved in the preparation, portioning, and serving of food. • Forecast, order, and maintain adequate inventories of food ingredients and kitchen supplies required for daily operations. • Prepare and communicate food order summaries to chefs based on requests from dietitians, hospital patients, or other customers with special dietary requirements. • Develop and implement work schedules and operating procedures to ensure efficient food service operations. • Maintain accurate records relating to inventory, equipment repairs, sales, and food wastage. • Train and mentor staff on job responsibilities, food handling practices, sanitation requirements, and workplace safety procedures. • Oversee the assembly of standard and specialized diet trays and ensure the timely delivery of food carts to hospital patients when applicable. • Monitor food preparation and customer service activities to ensure compliance with established quality control standards. • Participate in the recruitment and selection of food service personnel and assist management in developing and implementing operational policies, procedures, and budgets. • Plan or assist in planning cafeteria menus and evaluate associated food and labour costs to support efficient and cost-effective operations.