Manager Food-Nutrition Services

Dignity Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 5,166,000 - 7,363,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center in California seeks a Manager of Food & Nutrition Services to lead food production, service, and dietary management for patients, staff, and visitors. You will develop the culinary team, manage inventory and procurement, and drive continuous improvement in meal quality and patient satisfaction.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, strong nutrition understanding, and a commitment to food safety and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of leadership experience.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Culinary or related field (upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all food production, service, and dietary management to ensure high-quality, nutritious, and safe meals.
• Develop and manage the culinary team; oversee inventory and procurement; implement best practices to boost meal quality, satisfaction, and efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance and compliance with food safety standards; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nutrition knowledge

Food service management

Communication skills

Education

Associates in Nutrition/Dietetics/Culinary

Bachelor’s in Nutrition/Dietetics/Culinary

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

• 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

Pay Range

$37.50 - $53.45 /hour