About The Position

Heritage Oaks Hospital is a freestanding, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving the greater Sacramento area and providing treatment to teens, adults, and seniors with mental health challenges. The hospital is seeking a Director of Food and Nutrition Services to oversee the dietary department in accordance with State, Federal, and Joint Commission standards. The director prepares menus for balanced, nutritious meals and supervises food preparation. The role also includes personnel management, including screening and selecting dietary staff, providing department orientation and training, completing performance evaluations, and providing feedback to Human Resources. Registration as a dietitian and state licensure are required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics.
  • Three years of demonstrated responsible food service management experience.
  • At least two years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
  • Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
  • State licensure.
  • Must be a Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

  • Follow State, Federal, and Joint Commission standards for the dietary department.
  • Prepare menus for balanced and nutritional meals served to patients.
  • Supervise food preparation.
  • Screen and select dietary staff.
  • Provide department orientation and training.
  • Complete performance evaluations.
  • Provide feedback to the Human Resources office.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Education assistance
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus
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