What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Nutrition Services position at CommonSpirit Health?
As the Supervisor Nutrition Services at CHI Oakes Hospital, you'll oversee the staff in the nutrition services department. Your previous experience in an acute care setting adds tremendous value to our patient care team.
Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your patient care team, or the needs of your clinic. You'll advocate for your team as you support them in reaching their full potential, aligning with our operational goals and objectives.
To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your clinic.
CHI Oakes Hospital is a 20-bed critical access hospital that provides various inpatient and outpatient services to approximately 14,000 people in southeastern North Dakota. It is also a 24-Hour Emergency Level V Trauma Center. The hospital building was newly-constructed in 2007 replacing a 50-year old building and in 2010 Oakes Community Clinic was opened within the hospital building. The hospital is part of a larger values-based organization CommonSpirit Health.
Responsibilities
- Directs storeroom clerk and cooks and provides for the operational needs of these positions. Supervisor will collaborate in implementing and sustaining infection control practices with clerk to create a safe, sanitary, and orderly storage facility.
- Maintains communication with patients, staff, and customers regarding the level of services they receive from Nutrition Services staff. This data is relayed to the management team and/or staff whenever necessary.
- Maintains adequate staffing for daily needs reflecting cost efficiency. Recruits, hires and manages the performance of staff. Assigns staff and workload, respecting changing priorities in daily operations.
- Supervisor will actively collaborate in the process of menu development for patient, cafeteria, and catering services.
Qualifications
- Four (4) years of experience in food services; two (2) years of hospital nutrition experience.
- Associate of Arts degree.
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required. If not currently certified, certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire; unless otherwise required by State or local health code. Current certification as a ServSafe© Food Protection Manager.
- Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe© Allergen certifications.
