Patient Meal Manager Registered Dietician

Intermountain Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Denver, CO, seeks a Patient Services Leader in Culinary Services to oversee hospital meal operations and ensure exceptional patient experiences. You will partner with nursing to follow guidelines and train staff on therapeutic diets, while maintaining cost-efficient service.

The role requires strong leadership, quality improvement experience, and Air compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food service, dietetics, nutrition or management is required.
• Registered Dietitian (CDR) credential expected within 6 months of hire.
• ServSafe or Food Handler certification required by first day where applicable.
• Proven leadership of a diverse team and strong communication skills.
• Quality improvement experience and familiarity with hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient meal services operations in the hospital.
• Partners with nursing to meet patient needs and ensure guidelines.
• Leads patient meal areas and trains in therapeutic diets per orders.
• Implements best practices to deliver high‑quality care cost‑effectively.
• Manages HR functions: hiring, training, mentoring, evaluation and discipline.

Skills

Food Service

People Management

Food Safety and Sanitation

Nutrition

Interpersonal Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Financial Competence

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Service, Dietetics, Nutrition or Management

Registered Dietitian (CDR) credential within 6 months of hire

Tools

ServSafe certification

Food Handler Permit

Job description

Job Description:This position is responsible for all aspects of Patient Services within the Culinary Service department in the hospital. This role provides leadership and direction related to optimal provision of meals to patients and creating an exceptional experience. This position will oversee daily operations of this service line, implementing system-level best practice standards, organizing and managing quality initiatives, meeting regulatory compliance, managing caregiver productivity, cost-effective service delivery, and realizing customer expectations.Posting SpecificsPay Rate: Based on ExperienceShift Details: 40 hours / full time benefitsEssential FunctionsManages daily operations of patient meal servicesPartners with nursing to meet patients’ needs by doing education with nursing and ensuring we are following appropriate guidelinesLeads patient meal areas and has a high level of competency and ability to train in therapeutic diets- coordinates with frontline caregivers to assure all diets are followed per provider orders.Implements established clinical best practices to deliver exceptional care and service at the appropriate cost.Provides value-based leadership to establish high functioning teams and operations in an accountable environment.Facilitates all human resources functions including hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, conflict resolution, constructive discipline, and termination.Manages employees to ensure that food safety standards and regulatory guidelines are met.Monitors quality and satisfaction scores. In conjunction with the System-level Directors, develops and implements plans to achieve desired outcomes.Communicates nutrition expertise with appropriate healthcare providers.Working closely with the clinical team to assure that specific patient diet orders and concerns are addressed.SkillsFood ServicePeople ManagementFood Safety and SanitationBusinessComputer LiteracyInterpersonal CommunicationFinancial CompetenceNutritionQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Food Service, Dietetics, Nutrition or Management; Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months of hire.Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day of work (required only in the states of Utah and Idaho).ServSafe certification obtained within 90 days of hire date if not current.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team.Demonstrated highly effective verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.Experience using word processing, advanced or complex spreadsheet and database applications, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications, as well as computerized tracking systems.Demonstrated experience in quality improvement initiatives.Preferred:Demonstrated ability to work and navigate the complexities of hospital food service operations and therapeutic diets with multidisciplinary teamsExperience using advanced or complex spreadsheet and database applications, nutrition services software, and computerized tracking systems.Demonstrated experience in quality and clinical improvement initiativesPhysical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work at a grill or in a refrigerator and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.Location:Saint Joseph HospitalWork City:DenverWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$34.01 - $52.51We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.