Manager Food-Nutrition Services

CommonSpirit Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Manager of Food & Nutrition Services at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in California. You will lead the culinary team, oversee production, service, and dietary management to ensure high-quality, nutritious, and safe meals for patients, staff, and visitors.

You will also manage inventory, procurement, and implement best practices to enhance meal quality, satisfaction, and efficiency, while monitoring financial performance and food safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in food service or healthcare settings.
• Education aligned to nutrition, dietetics or culinary fields as stated.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team and oversee all food production and service.
• Oversee inventory, procurement and cost control.
• Implement best practices to improve meal quality and satisfaction.
• Monitor financial performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure food safety compliance and team communication.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Culinary or related field

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

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 orBachelors 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.

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