Manager - Nutritional Services (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Selma, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Located in the central San Joaquin Valley, Adventist Health Selma has been serving the Central Valley since 1999. We are comprised of a 57-bed acute care hospital and six local medical offices. Selma is rapidly growing with nearly 25,000 residents offering a great cost of living and close-knit communities. Residents enjoy shopping and dining opportunities, museums, historic sites and churches, all within a family-friendly atmosphere. The Manager of Nutritional Services manages the department's staffing, scheduling, training, competency, and productivity. This role ensures the quality and safety of food, procurement, budgeting, and cost management. The manager supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment, serving as a working supervisor for the team or work group with comprehensive knowledge of a seasoned professional.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Five years' technical experience
• One year's leadership experience
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• SERV Safe Certification

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily operations for area of responsibility. Monitors staffing/census fluctuations, anticipates problems and responds in advance whenever possible. Facilitates effective organization of staff, equipment, supplies, and time.
• Assures that quality nutritional care is provided to patients by directing and monitoring the provision of nutrition. Screens patients for nutritional risk, with intervention activities as appropriate. Uses consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
• Coordinates departmental purchases with Executive Chef and Registered Dietician for maximization of resources. Purchases food and equipment for department needs effectively/efficiently while minimizing food waste and improving services. Supports/oversees special events/projects. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, evaluating and comparing possible courses-of-action, and making decisions/recommendations after considering the various possibilities.
• Monitors and maintains records required for patients, including diet orders, nourishments, food preferences, nutrition assessment/intervention, progress charting, special needs and diet instructions/nutritional counseling provided for patients and caregivers.
• Ensures that all safety and sanitation standards are met including proper operation and care of equipment according to regulatory agencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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