Nutrition Services Director

Encompass Health • Bakersfield, CA

18h

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Director leads the coordination and direction of the Nutrition Services Department. The role sets and implements policies and procedures guiding cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices. The director oversees departmental budgets, food and supply purchasing and inventory, sanitation and food-handling compliance, food quality and portioning, staffing, and coordination of patient meals and cafeteria service. The director also develops cafeteria menus as needed and supports food service for special needs or occasions.

Requirements

• Hold one of the specified credentials: Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) or Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) with the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM); or executive chef.
• Three to five years of healthcare clinical nutrition or executive chef experience.
• Ten or more years of healthcare food service experience, or five or more years of healthcare management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and operation of hospital food services.
• Knowledge of H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a bachelor's degree program in Dietetics, Culinary Arts, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the departmental budget as it relates to the position.
• Perform and document purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain proper sanitation, temperature, and food-handling practices to comply with regulations.
• Determine the quality, quantity, and portion size of food required and ensure proper food handling.
• Ensure adequate staffing and manage department employees.
• Coordinate production of patient meals and cafeteria-line service.
• Develop cafeteria menus as needed.
• Purchase food and assist with and assign duties for special needs or special occasions.
• Set and implement policies and procedures for cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Supportive, inclusive, and caring work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed