Manager, Nutritional Services

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

4h • $78,000 - $105,309

About The Position

The Manager, Nutritional Services manages the nutritional services department, including staffing, scheduling, training, competency, and productivity. The manager ensures food quality and safety and oversees procurement, budgeting, and cost management. This role supervises and directs personnel at various levels, exercising professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment, and serves as a working supervisor for a team or work group using comprehensive knowledge of a seasoned professional.

The position oversees daily operations and staffing in response to census fluctuations; directs and monitors patient nutrition services; coordinates food and equipment purchases; maintains required patient nutrition records; and ensures safety, sanitation, and proper equipment operation. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.
• SERVSAFE or FH-efoodcard certification is required for the facility.
• All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and must be received annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Five years of technical experience.
• One year of leadership experience.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
• SERV Safe certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations for the area of responsibility, monitor staffing and census fluctuations, anticipate problems, and organize staff, equipment, supplies, and time effectively.
• Direct and monitor the provision of nutrition to ensure quality nutritional care for patients, screen patients for nutritional risk, and arrange appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate departmental purchases with the Executive Chef and Registered Dietitian to maximize resources; purchase food and equipment efficiently, minimize food waste, improve services, and support or oversee special events and projects.
• Exercise independent judgment to evaluate possible courses of action and make decisions or recommendations on significant matters.
• Monitor and maintain patient records, including diet orders, nourishments, food preferences, nutrition assessments and interventions, progress charting, special needs, and diet instructions or nutritional counseling for patients and caregivers.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are met, including proper equipment operation and care according to regulatory agencies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager