Director, Nutritional Services

Job Description

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49‑bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries.

There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Provides oversight and direction for the Nutritional Services department. Sets strategic goals and meets budgetary goals. Works with physicians, patients, staff and retail customers to provide the highest possible standards of food quality purchased and produced at the hospital. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

• Education and
  
  Work Experience:
  
  
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
    Required
  • Master's Degree:
    Preferred
  • Seven years’ technical experience:
    Preferred
  • Five years’ leadership experience:
    Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Registered Dietitian (RD):
    Preferred
• Essential Functions:
  • Oversees all nutritional assessments to ensure they meet regulations and are in accordance to clinical nutrition standards for the optimal nutritional therapy of our patients. Ensures quality control inspections are completed as per policy.
  • Coordinates timely, safe, attractive preparation of all food items served at all times to patient and non‑patient customers. Knowledgeable in all aspects of Quality Food Production including meat and vegetarian entrée/hot food production, cold food/deli/pantry production and baked goods production. Skilled in the process of recipe standardization.
  • Ensures readiness for all regulatory inspections. Ensures staff is properly educated and trained for proper food safety and serving procedures. Assumes responsibility for the overall assessment and evaluation of the clinical nutrition services department. Acts as System Administrator for nutritional software; makes additions, deletions and revisions to database as required.
  • Coordinates the safe operation of all food service equipment in the Nutritional Services Department, including vending machines. Assures that the principles of sanitation and safety in food production/service and skilled in enforcing safe and sanitary work practices in the department. Ensures supplies are on hand for catered events.
  • Writes and maintains current departmental performance improvement plans, menu revisions, employee education/in‑service plans, meeting minutes and business correspondence.
  • Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care