Food and Nutrition Services Lead (FT- 1.0 FTE, Variable Shift)

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health is seeking a Food and Nutrition Coordinator to oversee daily nutrition services for patients, employees, and visitors. You will manage staffing, ensure timely service, maintain high standards, and train new staff.

The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and cross-department collaboration with nursing and leadership to improve performance and patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• One year of food service experience is required.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily nutrition service operations and staff.
• Coordinates food service for patients, staff, visitors, and catering.
• Ensures timely service and maintains service standards.
• Trains and orients new employees.
• Ensures sanitation and safety compliance.
• Coordinates with nursing and other departments as needed.
• Supports leadership to evaluate and improve department performance.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

One year food service experience

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job--it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.

Summary

The Food and Nutrition Coordinator directs and oversees daily services of the nutrition service department. Actively participates and coordinates food service for patients, employees, catering, coffee shops, employees and visitors. Ensures adequate daily staffing, timeliness of service and standards of service. Responsible for the procurement, storage, preparation, service and disposal of foods within the guidelines and budget established. Trains and orientates new employees and provides input to evaluations.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One (1) year of food service experience

Preferred:

• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Oversees daily services of the nutrition service employees.
• Participates and coordinates food services for patients, employees and visitors.
• Ensures adequate daily staffing, timeliness of service and standards of service.
• Trains and orientates new employees.
• Ensure and maintains optimal sanitation and safety standards.
• Communicates and coordinates food services with nursing and other ancillary departments in the absence of the Manager.
• Participates with leadership to assess, measure and improve departmental performance.
• Leads, teaches, inspires, helps and consistently demonstrates hospital system behavioral standards.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Continuously): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Continuously): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Repeatedly): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Continuously): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Continuously): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Occasionally): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Repeatedly): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.