Healthcare Nutrition Director

West River Health Services is hiring a Healthcare Nutrition Director to oversee the food service department and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. As a leader in the healthcare team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures related to food service, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

The estimated salary for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 per year, based on industry standards and market conditions in the location. If you have previous experience in food service supervision and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply.

About the Job:

• Key Responsibilities: Assist in development of dietetic policies and procedures, write job descriptions with assistance of the dietitian, plan diets to be reviewed by consultant, supervise the receiving and storage of food, maintain a file of standardized recipes, supervise food preparation and service, maintain high sanitation standards, ensure maintenance of equipment, maintain control of food and labor costs, schedule food service employees, maintain personnel records, assist the dietitian in planning and conducting an on-going in-service training program, visit residents and assist in gathering information on food preferences, follow-up recommendations of the dietitian and state survey team, monitor resident weight, maintain records such as meal census, diets served, menus, purchase records, nutrition assessments and care plans, and weekly staffing patterns. Hire, orient, train, evaluate, and supervise dietary department employees within a specific budget.
• Qualifications: License/Certification/Registration: Dietitian, ADA, diet technician, and/or dietary manager meeting current requirements established by the state regulatory agency. Graduation from a course in food service supervision which meets the standards established by the American Dietetic Association or a graduate of another course in food service supervision with 90 or more hours in classroom instruction with on-the-job counseling by a dietitian. Continuing Education: As required by state laws and regulations. Education: Minimum required by law, but not less than a high school diploma. Experience: Previous experience in the dietary department of a health-care facility preferred. Job Knowledge: Ability to read, write, and use mathematics and units of measurement, knowledge of menus, recipes, food purchasing, preparation, and storage, ability to supervise and manage, knowledge of facility policies and procedures and job descriptions. Standards: Knowledge of and ability to meet regulations of ADA, state, infection control, health department and OSHA. Professional Memberships: Recommended and encouraged.