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Manager Food-Nutrition Services

Dignity Health • Carmichael, CA 95608 • Posted 2 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $34.50-$50.97/hr • Mid Level Manager

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The Manager of Food-Nutrition Services at Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is responsible for maintaining and administering dietary and nutrition services, ensuring operational needs of staff, and maintaining regulatory compliance and infection control practices. This role involves directing non-interactive patient positions, maintaining staffing levels for cost efficiency, and collaborating in menu development. The manager also promotes patient satisfaction and participates in hospital committees.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and administer dietary and nutrition services.
  • Provide for the operational needs of staff.
  • Direct all patient non-interactive positions (e.g., storeroom clerk, cooks).
  • Maintain regulatory compliance and infection control practices.
  • Maintain communication with staff and customers regarding nutritional services.
  • Promote patient satisfaction with nutritional services.
  • Maintain adequate staffing for daily needs reflecting cost efficiency.
  • Assign staff and workload, respecting changing priorities in daily operations.
  • Recruit, hire, and manage performance of staff.
  • Collaborate in the process of menu development for patient, cafeteria, and catering services.
  • Participate in hospital committees as indicated by department policies and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum of two (2) years of hospital nutrition management experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field; or Associates of Arts degree with five (5) years of job related experience in lieu of the BA degree.
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required.
  • Certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire unless otherwise required by State or local health code.
  • Current certification as a ServSafe® Food Protection Manager.
  • Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe® Allergen certifications.

About Dignity Health

Dignity Health is a prominent healthcare organization in the United States, offering a wide range of medical services including primary care, emergency care, surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and specialty treatments. With over 40 hospitals and numerous clinics, Dignity Health serves millions of patients annually across 21 states. The company focuses on providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable healthcare while prioritizing patient dignity and community wellbeing.

Full Job Description

**Overview**

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area's largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community's well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

**Responsibilities**

Responsible to maintain and administer dietary and nutrition services and to provide for the operational needs of staff.

Directs all patient non-interactive positions (i.e. storeroom clerk, cooks, etc.) and provides for the operational needs of these positions. Maintains regulatory compliance and infection control practices.

Maintains communication with staff and customers regarding the level of services they receive from nutrition services staff and promotes patient satisfaction with nutritional services. This data is relayed to the management team and/or staff whenever necessary.

Maintains adequate staffing for daily needs reflecting cost efficiency. Assigns staff and workload, respecting changing priorities in daily operations. Recruits, hires and manages performance of staff.

Actively collaborates in the process of menu development for patient, cafeteria, and catering services. Participates in hospital committees as indicated by the department policies and standard operating procedures.

**We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:**

+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

+ Adoption Assistance

+ Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

+ Retirement Programs

+ Wellness Programs

**Qualifications**

**Experience:**

Minimum of two (2) years of hospital nutrition management experience.

**Education:**

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field; or Associates of Arts degree with five (5) years of job related experience in lieu of the BA degree.

**Licensure:**

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required. If not currently certified, certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire; unless otherwise required by State or local health code. Current certification as a ServSafe© Food Protection Manager. Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe© Allergen certifications.

**Pay Range**

$34.50 - $50.97 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.