Food & Nutrition Manager-Dietary- Full-time days - St. Joseph Medical Center

Faith-based, 310-bed St. Joseph Medical Center is a CMS 5-Star Award-winning hospital that offers a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the Joint and Spine Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, and the St. Joseph Heart Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one of the top hospital systems in the country, and is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the "15 Top Health Systems" in the country. We believe that sustained, high-quality care and performance improvements are the cornerstone for maintaining and improving healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is an AMAZING place to work!

Benefits Statement

We offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Substantial PTO
• Continuing Educational Opportunities
• Collaborative work teams & cohorts
• …and much more!

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This Position will work 5:30 am to 2 pm and work weekends as needed.  

The Food and Nutrition Manager at St. Joseph Medical Center is responsible for overseeing the hospital’s dietary services, ensuring quality nutrition and food service for patients, staff, and visitors. This role involves developing nutritious meal plans, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Nutritional Planning: Develop and implement meal plans tailored to patient needs, ensuring balanced, nutritious diets.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and evaluate kitchen staff to maintain efficient and effective operations.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining high standards for food safety and sanitation.
• Budget Management: Monitor food service budget, control costs, and manage inventory to optimize resource utilization.
• Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals to align dietary services with patient care objectives.
• Customer Service: Enhance patient satisfaction through courteous service and engaging communication with patients and family members.

As part of our dedicated team at St. Joseph Medical Center, you will have the opportunity to impact patient health and well-being positively. Join us to lead dietary innovation and contribute to community health in Kansas City.

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Education and Work Experience

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Food Safety Certification from an accredited organization and maintain current.
3. Two (2) years experience in Healthcare food service operations.
4. Ability to use PC.
5. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR).
6. Certificate in Culinary Arts from an accredited Culinary Institute preferred.

County Specific requirement.

1. County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current