Director, Nutritional Services

Adventist Health•The Dalles, OR

About The Position

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community. Job Summary: Provides oversight and direction for the Nutritional Services department. Sets strategic goals and meets budgetary goals. Works with physicians, patients, staff and retail customers to provide the highest possible standards of food quality purchased and produced at the hospital. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Seven years' technical experience
Five years' leadership experience
Registered Dietitian (RD)

Responsibilities

Oversees all nutritional assessments to ensure they meet regulations and are in accordance to clinical nutrition standards for the optimal nutritional therapy of our patients.
Ensures quality control inspections are completed as per policy.
Coordinates timely, safe, attractive preparation of all food items are serve at all times to patient and non-patient customers.
Knowledgeable in all aspects of Quality Food Production including meat and vegetarian entrée/hot food production, cold food/deli/pantry production and baked goods production.
Skilled in the process of recipe standardization.
Ensures readiness for all regulatory inspections.
Ensures staff is properly educated and trained for proper food safety and serving procedures.
Assumes responsibility for the overall assessment and evaluation of the clinical nutrition services department.
Acts as System Administrator for nutritional software; makes additions, deletions and revisions to database as required.
Coordinates the safe operation of all food service equipment in the Nutritional Services Department, including vending machines.
Assures that the principles of sanitation and safety in food production/service and skilled in enforcing safe and sanitary work practices in the department.
Ensures supplies are on hand for catered events.
Writes and maintains current departmental performance improvement plans, menu revisions, employee education/in-service plans, meeting minutes and business correspondence.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.