Associate Food Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Salinas, CA

PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11:59pm. Application materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment maybe used to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise. Exam #23/70K84/05SS.

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  Develops and implements the Dietary Department goals, objectives, policies and procedures that direct clinical nutrition services, food preparation, distribution and service, purchasing, sanitation, safety practices, performance improvement, and staff education and development.
• Oversee the food safety and nutritional care aspects of the Dietary Department to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and other regulatory agencies.
• Develops work plans; assign work activities, projects and programs; Oversee managing the daily food production including production planning and controls, developing patient menus, including recipe compliance and food quality, and managing inventory.
• Monitors operating standards, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement, and develops reports for various hospital and medical staff committees.
• Develops new and reviews existing programs; recommends and directs implementation of changes.
• Provides technical expertise to other departments.
• Directs the preparation and administration of the Dietary Department operational and capital budgets; Manage and monitor monthly financials; maintain financial records and reports.
• Prepares and reviews a variety of complex and comprehensive reports
• Negotiates contracts with contractors and consultants, including reviewing proposals and developing contracts.
• Manages the hiring, training, promotion, evaluation, and discipline of hospital Dietary Department employees; maintains all in service records for employees.
• Evaluates staff performance, provides employee counseling and recommends employee discipline; participates in the selection of new employees.
• Represents department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; and provides technical assistance as necessary.
• Participates in management meetings as required.

• Principles and practices of policy development and implementation
• Principles and procedures of food purchasing, food preparation and maintenance of inventories, refrigeration and serving equipment, supplies and materials used in commercial-size kitchen
• Local, state, federal, and The Joint Commission standards, rules and regulations regarding food service, and pertinent laws regarding food and nutrition services in a medical facility
• Principles and practices of budget preparation, fiscal management, cost accounting and control and budgeting in food preparation and service
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management
• Menu planning and nutrition analysis
• Modern principles and practices of institutional food service management, including planning, purchasing, storage, production and inventory control
• Dietetics, nutrition and hospital organization

• Organize, direct and coordinate the activities of a hospital Dietary Department
• Prepare daily and general long-range menu plans for large quantity serving
• Plan efficient purchasing, ordering, storage and distribution of large quantities of food and supplies
• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations and policies
• Prepare and monitor food service budget for food, supplies and equipment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with departmental staff, hospital departments, and others contacted in course of performing assigned duties
• Prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence and maintain accurate records.

• Possess and maintain a Registered Dietitian License or Certificate for a Hospital Dietary Supervisor pursuant to Section 70275 Dietetic Service Staff of Title 22

• Possess and maintain a Certification in Food Safety administered by an approved and accredited food safety certification exam pursuant to Assembly Bill 1978

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, you will not be eligible for the benefits.