Manager - Food and Nutrition Services - Long Term Care

Good Samaritan Society • New Hope, MN

116d • $27 - $44

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. This position manages the day-to-day operations of the Nutrition and Food Services department, contributing to the strategic planning process. The role oversees all dietary and related food services functions, including diet and menu planning. This is a hands-on position overseeing and working with dietary staff, and it requires close collaboration with a registered dietician.

Requirements

• Minimum three years' experience required in the area of hire.
• CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) certification or a registered dietitian preferred.
• If necessary, acquire Serv Safe certification within a year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the dispensing and distribution of food and other related supplies for the skilled nursing facility and assisted living.
• Provides knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques.
• Demonstrates the ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Measures quality and monitors key industry indicators to ensure continuous improvement.
• Assists with providing feedback in the collection and preparation of required budget information.
• Assists with coordinating each department's budget to include employee hour and department related expenses.
• Displays ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining and leveraging talent across the unit.
• Maintains departmental applications and designs process flows for implementation of changes, enhancements, and interfaces collaborating with information services to set realistic timeframes.
• Actively participates in tasks force, committees, staff meetings, etc. to assist with the department initiatives, implement goals, and organizational strategies.
• Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members.
• Trains others on main considerations and issues related to laws and regulations in the implementation of healthcare and nutritional practices.
• Collaborates and actively participates in measuring employee performance.
• Practices positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones.
• Seeks opportunities to help others learn as teacher, coach, and mentor.
• Maintains current certifications in specialty, continues education when necessary as well as tracks, and maintains for staff as needed.

Benefits

• Full-time schedule primarily Monday - Friday with some limited weekend/evenings.
• Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree