Manager Of Food & Nutrition

The Manager of Food and Nutrition manages all dietary and related food services functions.  Provides overall management of diet and menu planning (both therapeutic and non-therapeutic).  Ensures the proper storage and preparation of Food supplies and equipment and the maintenance of Food service areas according to sanitation standards.  Procures or oversees procurement of Food from vendors.  Participates actively in staff roles as needed.
 

Join our team and learn why Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics has been repeatedly named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.  Share in our vision of being a leader in innovative, caring, and personalized healthcare while enjoying our competitive benefits package for full time and part time employees.

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457). Medical insurance begins on day one. Add-on compensation for hourly positions rewards additional training and education.  Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual is based on hours worked and encompasses holiday, sick, and vacation time. Full time employees (80 hours per pay period) can accrue 23 8-hour PTO days per year, which increases with longevity. 

Position Details

Full Time

80 hours per pay period (two weeks)

Wage range: $70,000 - $100,000 DOE

Creates a Positive Working Environment

• Builds and maintains a positive atmosphere in line with organization's mission, vision, values and standards of behavior.
• Consistently demonstrates organizational values and standards of behavior.
• Accepts new responsibilities and challenges with a positive attitude.
• Leads the resolution of difficult interpersonal situations.
• Holds staff accountable to organizational policy.
• Partners with other leaders to improve inter-department processes.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Leads and/or participates in committees as assigned.

Communicates Effectively

• Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff.
• Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.
• Conducts routine meetings with staff and encourages an exchange of information.
• Responds to communications in a timely manner.

Operates an Efficient and Effective Department

• Develops and monitors a department budget.
• Manages staff including hiring, scheduling, performance evaluation and following the disciplinary process.
• Develops procedures and competencies for direct reports and ensures they are properly trained and educated.
• Develops department policy.
• Identifies and initiates department process improvements. 
• Measures and monitors staff productivity.
• Procures or requests necessary resources to efficiently provide services.
• Performs front line staff duties as needed. 
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applies Critical and Strategic Principles

• Assists in developing and implementing major cost reduction efforts when needed.
• Assists in critically analyzing perspectives, alternatives, and potential impact when solving complex strategic and operational issues.
• Provides support in negotiating contracts to assure provision of services.

Customer Service

• Establishes and enforces a culture of superior customer service.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve and expand services.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for guests.
• Provides a variety of high quality meal options daily.
• Provides catering for organizational meetings and events.
• Maintains a service that responds promptly to patient meal requests.

Inventory Management

• Manages and orders inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service.
• Minimizes food waste.
• Guides and supports Chef Specialist with development of menu.
• Guides and supports dietician to ensure meals and recipes are prepared in alignment with patient dietary restrictions.

Community Connection

• Oversees meal preparation for Meals on Wheels program.
• Oversees nutrition education offerings.
• Oversees outpatient dietary consultation service. 

Other

• Sets regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifies staff is maintaining sanitation levels.
• Performs monitoring as required by code or law.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years related experience.
• Certification from the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP).
• Food handlers permit.
• Hepatitis A vaccination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management experience
• Associates degree or higher

Why WHMC?

This is a great time to join the Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics team!

• Full-Time Management positions 60+ hours per pay period will receive $5,000 as a sign-on initiative
• All Part Time positions 36-59 hours per pay period will receive $1,500 as a sign-on initiative
• All Part-Time staff positions less than 36 hours per pay period will receive $1,000 as a sign-on initiative
• Night shift differential of $8.00

Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.