Intermountain Health
healthcare
PatientMealsManager
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“Patient Meals Manager at Intermountain Health. Skills: Patient Meal Services, Culinary Operations, Team Leadership, Regulatory Compliance. Manages daily operations of patient meal services. Works closely with clinical nutrition”
What You'll Achieve.
meet the nutritional needs of the patients; assure all diets are followed per provider orders; deliver exceptional care and service at the appropriate cost; establish high functioning teams and operations in an accountable environment; ensure that food safety standards and regulatory guidelines are met; achieve desired outcomes
Industry & Context.
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs., Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately., Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use., Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items., Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work., Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work at a grill or in a refrigerator and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day of work (required _only_ in the states of Utah and Idaho), ServSafe certification obtained within 90 days of hire date if not current, Demonstrated ability to work with therapeutic diets, Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clinical teams including dietitians, nurses, and nurse managers, Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team, Demonstrated highly effective verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills, Experience using word processing, advanced or complex spreadsheet and database applications, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications, as well as computerized tracking systems, Demonstrated experience in quality improvement initiatives
Nice to Have
Demonstrated ability to work and navigate the complexities of hospital food service operations, Experience using advanced or complex spreadsheet and database applications, nutrition services software, and computerized tracking systems, Demonstrated experience in quality improvement initiatives
What You'll Do.
Manages daily operations of patient meal services
Works closely with clinical nutrition
Leads patient meal areas
Coordinates with Clinical nutrition
Partners with nursing
Implements established best practices
Provides value-based leadership
Facilitates all human resources functions
Monitors quality and satisfaction scores
Communicates nutrition expertise
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works closely with clinical nutrition; Collaborate with clinical teams; Partners with nursing
Communication Scope
verbal; written; interpersonal; communication skills
Full Job Description
**Job Description:** This position is responsible for all aspects of Patient Services within the Culinary Service department in the hospital when the Patient Meal Manager-RD role cannot be filled. This role provides leadership and direction related to optimal provision of meals to patients and creating an exceptional experience. This position will oversee daily operations of this service line, implementing system-level best practice standards, organizing and managing quality initiatives, meeting regulatory compliance, managing caregiver productivity, cost-effective service delivery, and realizing customer expectations. **Job Specifics:** **Schedule:** Full-time (40 hours), Monday - Friday with one weekend per month, plus flexibility to support department staffing needs. **Location** : Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Billings, Montana **Benefits Eligible: Yes -**[**Link to Benefit Details**](https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers) ** _Top candidates for Patient Meals Manager will have healthcare experience._** **Make a Difference Through Food | Grow Your Career | Be Part of Something New** Food is more than fuel; it’s comfort, healing, and connection. As a **Patient Meals Manager** , you will lead patient meal services within the hospital, ensuring safe, high-quality, and compassionate care through exceptional culinary operations. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of patient meal services within the Culinary Services department. You will guide daily operations, drive quality and regulatory compliance, and partner closely with clinical and nursing teams to ensure patients receive the right nutrition at the right time - every time. Join the **St. Vincent Regional Hospital** team that’s building toward the future as we prepare for the opening of our new hospital location in 2030. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us. **[St. Vincent Regional Hospital](http://i
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