Manager Nutrition Services Production

Overview

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.
• Matching Retirement Program.
• Pension fully funded by the Hospital.
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
• Wellness Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

As our Manager of Nutrition Services Production at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, you will d irect all patient non-interactive positions (i.e. storeroom clerk, cooks, etc.) and provide for the operational needs of these positions. You will foster a culture of teamwork and quality, and ensure the maintenance of regulatory compliance (including TJC, CMS, state specific department of health, etc.) and infection control practices. You will be a visible leader, and communicate with staff and customers regarding the level of services they receive from nutrition services staff, and promote patient satisfaction with nutritional services. You will also collaborate in the process of menu development for patients, cafeterias, and catering services, and manage the facility diet manual, as well as patient diet and nutritional analysis compliance with the diet manual.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field required, or Associates of Arts degree with five (5) years of job related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hospital nutrition management experience required.

Licensure:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required.
• If not currently certified (CDM), certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Current certification as a ServSafe© Food Protection Manager.
• Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe© Allergen certifications.

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