Lead Food and Nutrition

About the Role

Coordinates the operations and activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department within assigned hospital and hospital department/campus locations. Ensures consistent, high-quality service in a sanitary environment while meeting State, Local, Federal, and Joint Commission regulations, established policies and procedures, and department standards of performance.

Evaluates existing systems and processes, initiates change and improvements, and makes suggestions to the Manager. Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with all current policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (TJC, OSHA, EEOC, and others) within all food and nutritional services areas.

Supports department leadership and acts to achieve the daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department in assigned areas, encompassing patient and non-patient food service, employee cafeteria, doctor’s dining room, catering, and floor stock. Coordinates the effective operation of assigned Food and Nutrition Services activities to provide an aseptic and aesthetically pleasing environment through coordinating and supervising assigned functions of the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience in food services or hospitality preferred
• Knowledge of hospital and health care operations preferred
• Knowledge of hospital and health care financial metrics preferred

Qualifications

• Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate Required
• State Food Handler Card, or Equivalent if applicable Required
• Local Food Handler Card, or Equivalent if applicable Required

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Organization

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is a 250-plus bed facility known for expertise, compassion, and skills in delivering patient-centered care. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery. Based in Anchorage, the hospital is part of a thriving community offering opportunities to enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle.

Alaska Regional is part of the HCA Healthcare network, which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country, offering colleagues opportunities for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times and has spent an estimated $3.7 billion in recent years on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.