Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Company: Tri-State Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

• Salary Range : $ 79,248 USD to $ 118,331.2 USD Locations Showing 1 location Hospital
  Clarkston, WA 99403, USA
  Description Job Summary: Plans, organizes, manages and coordinates the operation of the Nutritional Services Department. Ensures compliance with local, state, federal and DNV regulations governing the handling, preparation and serving of food to patients, employees, and customers. Develops, manages, and maintains diet and menu planning (both therapeutic and non-therapeutic). Supervises the proper storage and preparation of food supplies and equipment and the maintenance of food service areas according to sanitation standards. Oversees catering services. Supervises the training of all departmental employees. Ensures adherence to departmental budget. Assumes responsibility for all food service operations and quality assurance. Ensures personal/professional conduct reinforces Company's values and promotes Code of Conduct. Demonstrates personal responsibility for professional developmentJob Duties:
  • May be responsible for the preparation/assembly of food items for patients
  • May be responsible for the operating, loading and unloading of the dish machine
  • Prepares/assembles food items used in recipes, slicing of meat, dishing and plating of cold food
  • Sets up and serves food on the tray assembly line for patient/child care trays
  • Delivers patient food carts and returns soiled food carts to the dish room
  • Operates, loads and unloads the dish machine
  • Performs heavy cleaning of all equipment and surfaces in the department and operates floor cleaning equipment
  • Monitor staff productivity
  • Respond to "call ins" making appropriate schedule adjustments, and approve short notice PTOs
  • Direct opening and closing the department according to established standards, utilized and maintained, record staff time and attendance, responds to equipment malfunctions with timely work orders to Facilities, and responds appropriately to customer complaintsSkills and Abilities:
    • Demonstrated knowledge of government and other regulatory standards and guidelines related to food service; healthcare standards experience preferred.
    • Basic skills Microsoft Office Products as determined by department needs.
    • Previous experience in a hospital diet office (preferred)
    • Ability to communicate, collaborate with a variety of individuals at different levels in and out of the organization
    • Skilled in motivation and team buildingQualifications:
      • 3-5 years' experience as Director Food and Nutrition Services in an acute hospital strongly preferred
      • At least 1 year of previous Supervisory experience is required
      • Previous Hospital or Healthcare experience is required
      • Hospital or healthcare food and nutrition experience preferredEducation and Training: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hotel/restaurant or food and nutrition preferred, with Registered Dietitian designation preferred. Licensures/ Certifications: Washington State Food handler's card and a ServSafe Food Handler's certificate upon hire. Experience: Previous management experience required. Progressive experience in institutional food service administration in a hospital setting with management experience preferred. Mission Statement Your Health Is Our First Priority Our Vision We place the healthcare needs of our community first, by partnering to bring care beyond our walls through innovative technology and collaboration. We are a regional healthcare leader and employer of choice, delivering the highest quality of care to facilitate health, healing and well-being throughout our community and those we touch. - Our Values Benefits Overview: -
        • Paid Time Off -
        • Medical, Dental, and Vision
        • Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
        • Retirement - 403(b) with matching contributions -

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