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Nutrition Manager / Executive Chef

Mercy Medical Center Redding Redding, California
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The posted compensation range of $32.08 - $46.51 /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 2025-400466 Employment Type Full Time Department Nutrition Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Varied Shifts Remote No Category Dietary
Overview

For more than 70 years Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care Stroke Care Orthopedics Neurological Surgery Comprehensive Cancer Care Maternity Care and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area’s largest not-for-profit employers we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health. Visit here to learn more. 

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Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Responsible to maintain and administer dietary and nutrition services and to provide for the operational needs of staff

  • Directs all patient non-interactive positions (i.e. storeroom clerk cooks etc.) and provides for the operational needs of these positions. Maintains regulatory compliance and infection control practices
  • Strong background in Food Safety Operations
  • Maintains communication with staff and customers regarding the level of services they receive from nutrition services staff and promotes patient satisfaction with nutritional services. This data is relayed to the management team and/or staff whenever necessary
  • Maintains adequate staffing for daily needs reflecting cost efficiency. Assigns staff and workload respecting changing priorities in daily operations. Recruits hires and manages performance of staff
  • Actively collaborates in the process of menu development for patient cafeteria and catering services. Participates in hospital committees as indicated by the department policies and standard operating procedures
This is a posting for the Nutrition Service Production Manager / Executive Chef

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of hospital nutrition management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field; or Associates of Arts degree with five (5) years of job related experience in lieu of the BA 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

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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