Manager, Nutrition

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Organization :

NCH-Novato Community Hospital

Position Overview :

Manages dietary service, implements training programs for dietary staff, and assures that established policies and procedures are maintained that govern the provision of dietetic services. Responsibilities include the oversight and provision of safe, satisfying and nutritionally adequate food for patients with appropriate staff, space, equipment and supplies. Oversees human resources activities for the department. Provides administrative direction of menu formulation, food preparation and service, purchasing, sanitation standards, safety practices and personnel utilization. Ensures compliance with county, state and federal regulations and standards. Ensures patient and customer satisfaction and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient uses of resources.

Job Description :

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Operations

• Ensures department procedures and systems are functioning at optimal levels to provide quality nutrition and food services to patients, employees, and visitors.
• Writes, revises, and enforces departmental policies and procedures related to food safety, employee safety, and sanitation and infection prevention.
• Actively works in support of regulatory compliance assuring facility maintains full accreditation and compliance with State and Federal regulations. Understands specific responsibilities for regulatory compliance in the home department and ensures daily requirements for compliance are met.
• Develops and reviews menus, portion sizes and dietary requirements. Revises as necessary considering seasonal, technological and market changes, holidays, etc.
• Manages procurement of food and supplies.

Strategy / Planning

Financial Management

People

EDUCATION :

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's : Nutrition, Dietetics or Food Service Management or equivalent education / experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE :

RD-Registered Dietitian Upon Hire

OR SS-Serve Save Certified Upon Hire

OR CDM-Certified Dietary Manager

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE :

8 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

Knowledge of food service administration, principles, and practices within a healthcare environment.

Knowledge in establishing and implementing work processes, quality and productivity standards and policies and procedures designed to ensure optimal Departmental performance.

General knowledge of high volume food production, therapeutic diets and menu planning.

Intermediate level of knowledge of all Joint Commission, Title 22 / State, federal, and local regulations affecting dietary services

Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information or issues in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees.

Interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.

Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.

Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness and authority; and the ability to motivate and engage others.

Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Understanding of the budgetary process and familiarity with the healthcare financial environment.

Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.

Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.

Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and / or leaders to achieve business objectives.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS :

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link : Job Requirements ()

Job Shift : Varied

Schedule : Full Time

Days of the Week : Variable

Weekend Requirements :

As Needed

Benefits : Yes

Unions : No

Position Status : Exempt

Weekly Hours : 40

Employee Status : Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.

Pay Range is $57.69 to $86.53 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​