What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nutrition position at City of Portland, Maine?
DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION
Barron Center - Full time position - 37.5 hours per week
The Barron Center, where kindness matters, has an opportunity for an experienced food service director to lead an excellent large-scale food service team. The Barron Center is owned and operated by the City of Portland and is Maine’s largest skilled nursing facility. To learn more about the Barron Center, click here.
The Director of Nutrition plans, directs, and manages the administration and operation of food services for a 219-bed, multi-building, long-term care health care facility. Now is your chance to have the job you always wanted, leading your team to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Experience in a skilled nursing environment, and familiarity with the regulations that accompany the role.
- Food service supervisor experience and considerable experience in a large-scale food service operation.
- Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team to optimize residents' health and wellbeing.
Preferred Skills & Abilities:
- A degree in culinary arts, business management, or relevant subject area preferred.
- Experience working in a union environment is preferred.
- Ideal candidates will be a Certified Dietary Manager and have their Serve Safe Certification.
- Preference for candidates who are familiar with dementia care and the accompanying special needs.
Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical exam.
Applications accepted until filled
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a non-union position (Grade C42) - Annual salary range: $70,708 to $88,262, depending on experience.
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:
- Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
- Thirteen paid holidays
- Sick, vacation, and personal leave
- Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
- Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
- Use of City recreation facilities
- Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College
If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or at 207-874-8624.
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.
Salary : $70,708 - $88,262
