What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Food-Nutrition Services position at Mercy San Juan Medical Center?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As Manager of Food & Nutrition Services, you will lead and oversee all food production, service, and dietary management, ensuring high-quality, nutritious, and safe food services for patients, staff, and visitors.
Every day you will manage and develop your culinary team, oversee inventory and procurement, and implement best practices to enhance meal quality, satisfaction, and efficiency. You will also monitor financial performance, ensure food safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
To be successful, you need extensive experience in food service management, a strong understanding of nutrition, and exceptional leadership and communication skills. You will have a strong desire to inspire your team, manage complex operations, and align services strategically to foster a positive dining experience.
Job RequirementsRequired
- Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience.
- Associates Other Nutrition, Dietetics, Culinary or related field; upon hire or Bachelors Other Nutrition, Dietetics, Culinary or related field; upon hire
Preferred
- Three (3) years of equivalent combination of education and food service-related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree.
- Registered Dietician (RD) within 24 - months Required or
- Registered Dietitian ADA (RD-ADA) within 24 - months Required or
- Registered Dietitian AND (RD-AND) within 24 - months Required or
- Registered Dietitian CDR (RD-CDR) within 24 - months Required or
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) within 24 - months Required
- SERVSAFE MANAGER (SERVSAFMGR) upon hire Required
- Servsafe General Certification (SERVSAFE GEN) within 60 Days Required
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Salary : $38 - $53