Manager, Food Services, Nutrition Services

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this manager level position is also responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the provision of high-quality, cost-effective in-patient and out-patient clinical nutritional services and feeding operations that meet or exceed regulatory and budget requirements. This includes the provision of nutritional services including professional services, nutrition care services, and in- and out-patient feeding and computer nutrition programs.  This also includes assisting in department operations, including but not limited to the planning and development of departmental operating and capital budgets; monitoring payroll and non-payroll expenditures; and collaborating with the management team to develop short- and long-term departmental goals and objectives in alignment with service area medical center strategic plans.

This position acts as a key liaison with professional staff (e.g., physicians, nurse managers, pharmacists, and other Kaiser staff) to ensure open communications regarding patient food services and nutritional care services.  This role is also responsible for collaborating with the other service area leadership to plan, integrate, and coordinate provision of products and services across customer groups. This includes actively participating in quality assurance programs; developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures for area of responsibility; and ensuring quality care of members, patients, and staff through continuous monitoring and process improvement initiatives.