PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Oversee the operations of the Nutritional Services Department in accordance with NSHC policies, procedures and applicable regulations; Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the department to provide dietetic services to patients, employees and visitors; Establish policies and procedures to direct menu formation, food preparation, distribution and service; Direct assigned employees, demonstrating leadership by providing work direction, motivation, training, assistance, performance evaluation and corrective action.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform leadership functions including hiring, scheduling, training, performance management and discipline; Instill passion in assigned staff for NSHC’s mission, vision, and values, paying particular attention to the maintenance of a safe and productive work environment
• Demonstrate personal initiative and accountability while overseeing the department's budget; Forecast needs, allocate resources and/or take corrective action as necessary
• Establish and ensure compliance of policies and procedures within the department.
• Design and lead departmental initiatives relative to patient care and coordinate overall management of diet and menu planning, updating diet orders/prescriptions, complete nutrition assesmsents, ensure nutritionally adequate meals are provided
• Lead trainings for nutrition services task on serving nutritionally adequate meals.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and accredidation standards
• Develop programs and services to expand billable nutrition services and implement services in response to patient needs
• Oversee the procurement of food, supplies, equipment; Monitor the preparation of food; Manage kitchen staff, oversee training and compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

PERSONAL TRAITS:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Food safety practices
• Food service management operations
• State, federal and other related regulations

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Ability to train and motivate staff
• Creativity in meal and menu planning

EXPERIENCE

General (Non-supervisory)

Supervisory

Amount:

2 year(s)

working in nutritional services

1 (years)

in a supervisor or manager role

Type:

_ _

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

CREDENTIALS

Licensure, Certification, Etc.

Registered Dietitian License required within 3 months of hire, Certified Food Protection Manager/ServSafe within 3 months of hire, CPR

Required Experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

+--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+ | EDUCATION | Degree | Program | +--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+ |   | Bachelor’s Degree | Nutrition, Public health | | | | or related field | | | Master's Degree | | | | preferred | | +--------------------------+--------------------------+--------------------------+

PERSONAL TRAITS:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Food safety practices
• Food service management operations
• State, federal and other related regulations

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Ability to train and motivate staff
• Creativity in meal and menu planning

EXPERIENCE

General (Non-supervisory)

Supervisory

Amount:

2 year(s)

working in nutritional services

1 (years)

in a supervisor or manager role

Type:

_ _

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

CREDENTIALS

Licensure, Certification, Etc.

Registered Dietitian License required within 3 months of hire, Certified Food Protection Manager/ServSafe within 3 months of hire, CPR