Director - Food & Nutrition Services

Overview

Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.

 

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Why Prime Healthcare? Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. 

 

 

Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

 

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical
• Dental
• Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

 

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Responsibilities

Are you ready to lead with purpose and innovation? Desert Valley Hospital is seeking an exceptional Director of Food & Nutrition (Registered Dietitian) to spearhead our mission of delivering high quality food services that fuel recovery, healing, and optimal nutrition. We believe that Food & Nutrition plays a pivotal role in the patient healing journey. Our Food & Nutrition Services Team is integral to creating a welcoming environment where patients, staff and visitors experience care through every meal!

 

The Director of Food & Nutrition oversees the food safety and nutritional care aspects of the Food and Nutrition Services Department to ensure full compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agencies. Ensures the efficiency of food prepared in the department taking into consideration food safety, nutritional adequacy and appropriate patient nutritional care. The Director ensures the development and enforcement of policies and procedures that direct clinical services, food preparation, distribution and service, purchasing, sanitation, safety practices, performance improvement, and staff education and development.

 

Strategize & Innovate: Develop and implement nutrition programs that meet patient dietary needs, enhance satisfaction, and align with hospital goals. The Director will also be instrumental contributor to the opening of a brand new cafeteria at the hospital.

 

Lead by Example: Manage and inspire a team of dietitians, culinary professionals, and support staff to deliver exceptional service.

 

Ensure Excellence: Oversee food safety, quality control with regulatory standards, including HACCP and JCAHO.

 

Support for 75 CEU's: Desert Valley Hospital offers support for professional development by reimbursing expenses related to seminars, mandated classes, conferences, workshops, or other educational sessions, up to $1,500 annually.

* Any continuing education pursuits are contingent upon pre-approval.

Qualifications

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