Manager - Food and Nutritional Services

Pacific Grove•Riverside, CA
•$66,400 - $79,650•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Grove Hospital in Riverside, CA., is a leader in behavioral healthcare, providing superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and military installations we serve. We are a private inpatient 68 bed acute psychiatric facility with out-patient services, dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse services. Pacific Grove Hospital is proud to be a part of the Acadia Healthcare family.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Four of more years’ experience in food services role with 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services.
  • ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
  • Required completion of the coursework and a passing score on the examination for Certified Dietary Manager, or be in the active pursuit of license/certification, where required by the state and facility.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving.
  • Maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, kitchen, serving and dining areas of the facility.
  • Coordination with Dietitian or clinical leadership to plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
  • Review, plan menus and prepare projected menu plans.
  • Interpret recipes, modified diet plans and proper portion control in accordance with approved policy or clinical direction.
  • Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
  • Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.
  • Orient, train and coach team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures.
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • FSAs and HSAs available
  • Company-paid Life insurance
  • Long and short term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • 401k with company match
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