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Hutchinson Health Nutrition Services Manager in Hutchinson, Minnesota
Hutchinson Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager. This position will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Nutrition Services department and will play an essential role in patients healing process and experience of care, as well as ensuring principles of a food safety culture that keeps patients, visitors, and colleagues safe from foodborne illness. Duties include coordinating and evaluating department activities to ensure consistently high-level standards of nutrition care, service, and aesthetics to patients, visitors, and staff. Oversees high-volume food production, therapeutic diets and menu planning, inventory, equipment, dining center operations, catering requests and Meals on Wheels program. A vital aspect of this position is ensuring compliance with various laws/regulations related to the Nutrition Services department, leading quality investigations, and supervision of Nutrition Services staff, including all aspects of new hire orientation and ongoing training, performance evaluations, and staff scheduling. This managerial role will also be required to work hands-on performing culinary activities to ensure food served to patients, visitors, and colleagues is nutritious, prepared using recognized dietary and safe food handling practices, and is eye appealing. One of the following certifications is required in this position: Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional, or Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager. A Bachelor s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field is preferred along with 1 year of managerial experience. Successful candidates will have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team members and leadership. Must have experience as a Food Services Manager in a medical facility or commercial kitchen. Hutchinson Health offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package. Apply online at www.hutchhealth.com or email resume to hr@hutchhealth.com.