Nutrition Care Supervisor

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits starting on day 1

401(k) retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a supervisor for the Nutrition Care Services department. The role oversees daily operations, coordinates in-services, and ensures safety and quality controls while supporting staff development.

This position does not provide direct patient care. The organization emphasizes compassionate care, education, and collaboration, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a related area, or equivalency, with one of those years in a supervisory capacity.
• Food Protection Manager Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current Food Protection Manager certification, ANSI accredited.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily operations of the department including interviewing and hiring staff, assigning work, evaluating performance, training, planning work schedules and recommending pay increases.
• Resolves problems, provides support and expedites service to hospital departments.
• Monitors the department's safety and quality assurance functions and inspects procedures for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintains departmental records and prepares monthly reports.
• Monitors, orders and maintains stock of department supplies and equipment.
• Participates on hospital committees and in meetings.
• Enforces the department's written standards of practice, policies and procedures, and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Evaluates job performance to ensure that standards are being maintained.
• May perform other duties of the department, as required.
• May assist in budget preparation.

Skills

Flexible hours

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

HIPAA knowledge

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position supervises the daily activities of the Nutrition Care Services department by coordinating in-services and ongoing education, monitoring quality control and safety processes, hiring and training new staff, evaluating performance and scheduling work shifts. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Why join University of Utah Health?

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare benefits starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance

Benefits Overview: https://employment.utah.edu/benefits/

Parking Information: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

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What Happens Next

Your application will be under review. If selected to move forward, your resume may be shared with hiring managers for further consideration. A text or email is sent to you once your resume has been shared with the hiring manager for review.

Please continue to check your email for updates from HR regarding your application status.

Upon selection, candidates must complete all required pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, a background check, drug screening, and required immunizations.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Supervises the daily operations of the department including the interviewing and hiring staff, assigning work, evaluating performance, training, planning work schedules and recommending pay increases.
• Resolves problems, provides support and expedites service to hospital departments.
• Monitors the department's safety and quality assurance functions and inspects procedures for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintains departmental records and prepares monthly reports.
• Monitors, orders and maintains stock of department supplies and equipment.
• Participates on hospital committees and in meetings.
• Enforces the department's written standards of practice, policies and procedures, and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Evaluates job performance to ensure that standards are being maintained.
• May perform other duties of the department, as required.
• May assist in budget preparation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holiday shifts.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Able to prioritize and multi task in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to develop relationships with patients, guests, and coworkers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations, ensuring that patient information is guarded and respected.

Required

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a related area, or equivalency, with one of those years in a supervisory capacity.
• Food Protection Manager Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Licenses Required

• Current Food Protection Manager certification, accredited by ANSI.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Proficiency in word processing.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, while providing patient care.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking