Manager Patient Meal Dietitian

About the role

This position is responsible for all aspects of Patient Services within the Culinary Service department in the hospital. This role provides leadership and direction related to optimal provision of meals to patients and creating an exceptional experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of patient meal services
• Partners with nursing to meet patients’ needs by doing education with nursing and ensuring we are following appropriate guidelines
• Leads patient meal areas and has a high level of competency and ability to train in therapeutic diets
• Coincides with the System-level Directors, developing and implementing plans to achieve desired outcomes
• Communicates nutrition expertise with appropriate healthcare providers
• Works closely with the clinical team to assure that specific patient diet orders and concerns are addressed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service, Dietetics, Nutrition or Management; Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months of hire
• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day of work (required only in the states of Utah and Idaho)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team
• Demonstrated highly effective verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work and navigate the complexities of hospital food service operations and therapeutic diets with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience in quality and clinical improvement initiatives

Skills

• Food Service
• Organizational Collaboration
• Food Safety and Sanitation
• Business
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Communication
• Financial Competence
• Nutrition

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $34.01 - $52.51

Schedule

Full-time (40 hrs/wk)