Manager Food Nutrition Services

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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Responsible for maintaining and administering established department operational systems, providing for the operational needs of staff, and to contribute to the development of new operational systems as an active member of the management team. Leads designated Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) team members and ensures service excellence is provided and quality initiatives are maintained.

Directs all patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians (if applicable), diet clerks, etc.) and provides for the operational needs of these positions. Maintains regulatory compliance (including TJC, CMS, state specific department of health, etc.) and infection control practices.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's/Associate degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Culinary or related field; or Three (3) years of equivalent combination of education and foodservice-related experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of hospital nutrition management experience.

Licensure:

• Registered Dietitian or Certified Dietary Manager within 24 months
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager upon hire
• ServSafe Allergen (ServSafe Gen) within 60
• FHP:- within 30 days or state requirement