Manager, Nutritional Services

Sutter Health Job Opportunity

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Organization: Sutter Coast Hospital

Position Overview: About Sutter Coast Hospital: Resting on the scenic Northern California Coast, Sutter Coast Hospital continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the residents of Crescent City, California and Brookings-Harbor, Oregon and the surrounding areas. As a part of Sutter Health - one of the nation's leading community-based, health care networks - we are a 49-bed, not-for-profit hospital, serving a population of approximately 43,000. Our services include a 24-hour emergency department, intensive care/critical care units, surgery, obstetrics, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, psychiatric care, senior care, and home health services. About Crescent City: Moderate in climate and nestled along a gorgeous ocean coastline with a surrounding mountain landscape, Crescent City is beautiful, peaceful, affordable, and perfect for those with a propensity for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, surfing, and camping. With lush groves of redwood trees and wildlife in abundance, it's a hidden gem and the ideal place to write the next chapter of your life, both professional and personal.

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: $20K sign-on bonus (relocation assistance available) The ideal candidate will have hospital experience and the CDM certification.

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: CDM - Certified Dietary Manager RD - Registered Dietitian (Upon Hire)

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.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

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 $43.85 to $65.78 / 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.