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Manager Nutrition Services

Marian Regional Medical Center Santa Maria, California
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The posted compensation range of $34.50 - $50.97 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-408256 Employment Type Full Time Department Nutrition Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Remote No Category Dietary
Overview

Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California.


Responsibilities
Position Summary:
As our Executive Chef and Manager of Nutrition Services at Marian Regional Medical Center, you will lead our culinary and operations team with passion and precision. Your leadership will foster an environment of teamwork and high standards, ensuring compliance with infection control and regulatory bodies such as TJC, CMS, and CDPH. You will be a dynamic and visible presence, engaging with both staff and patients to elevate the dining experience and promote patient satisfaction. Your expertise in culinary arts will drive the development of team members and enhance their culinary abilities. You will also oversee the management of the facility's diet manual, ensuring that patient diets align with CommonSpirit Health standards.

You will have oversight of retail sales, scheduling, purchasing and kitchen operations, ensuring that the highest standards of safety and sanitation are maintained at all times. You will implement and enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices to prevent any risks of contamination. Your role will diligently monitor kitchen procedures, ensuring that all team members follow established recipes and maintain consistency and quality in every dish served. You will conduct regular training sessions and audits to ensure compliance with our standards and continually seek opportunities for improvement.

In this role, you will be more than just a manager; you will be a culinary ambassador, bringing experience and dedication to our nutrition services team. Your commitment will not only ensure operational success but inspire a culture of culinary excellence and holistic patient care.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):

  • Annual performance-based bonus program.
  • Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
  • Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
  • 23 days PTO accrued annually.
  • 12 days Sick Leave accrued annually.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience: 
  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field required, or Associates of Arts degree with five (5) years of job related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of hospital nutrition management experience required.
Required Licensure: 
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) with the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) or Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required. If not currently certified, certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
  • Current certification as a ServSafe© Food Protection Manager required.
  • Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe© Allergen certification required.

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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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