Manager Food-Nutrition Services

Dignity Health; California; On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California, is seeking a Manager of Food & Nutrition Services to lead all food production, service, and dietary management for patients, staff and visitors.

You will develop your culinary team, supervise inventory and procurement, and ensure food safety, nutrition standards, and overall satisfaction. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential to inspire the team and deliver a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of leadership experience.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Culinary or related field; upon hire.
• Three years of equivalent combination of education and food service-related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree.
• SERVSAFE MANAGER certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all food production, service, and dietary management for patients, staff and visitors.
• Develop your culinary team, oversee inventory and procurement, and implement best practices to enhance meal quality and efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance, ensure food safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Food service management

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Culinary or related field

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Culinary or related field

Tools

SERVSAFE MANAGER (SERVSAFMGR)

Job description

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 Requirements

Required

• 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.




• Three (3) years of equivalent combination of education and food service-related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree.




• SERVSAFE MANAGER (SERVSAFMGR) upon hire Required

Preferred

• 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 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.

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Pay Range

$37.50 - $53.45 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.