ASSISTANT DIETARY MANAGER

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed freestanding behavioral health hospital offering psychiatric care for adults and adolescents ages 11 and up. Centrally located in Littleton, Highlands is a great facility easily accessible to families throughout the Front Range and just minutes from surrounding communities. We are looking for great people who have a passion to help others and want to join a great team of committed individuals who are working together to benefit the lives of our patients and provide the best service possible.

Highlands Behavioral Health is currently looking for a full-time Assistant Dietary Manager.  Must have 3 plus years kitchen and Management experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Assistant Dietary Manager assist in the management of  the total food service and nutrition departments to ensure the implementation of standards for quality food service as they apply to patients, staff and the community.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assists the operations of the Dietary Department in accordance with hospital policies.
• Assist in monitoring the Dietary Department financial results to achieve operating goals.
• Achieves and maintains a level of service consistent with quality assurance and accreditation standards.
• Maintains and manages a professional staff to achieve effective delivery of service.
• Maintains and promotes effective internal and external communications.
• Evaluates and manages to maintain requirements for JCAHO accreditation.
• Assists in preparing s work schedules of all department personnel to ensure adequate staffing, prioritizing effectively.
• Maintains accurate up-to-date meal census.
• Records food invoices
• Processes all patient profile cards by unit/census sheet.
• Records diet changes, discharges and special orders to the kitchen.
• Provides leadership for staff; promotes an environment in which Food and Nutrition Service team can work cooperatively toward objectives.
• Assumes and/or performs additional duties as requested.
• Makes sound decisions within the range of expectation for the job.
• Collaborates with hospital personnel and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Promotes a positive working environment and guest relations.
   
   

BENEFITS:

We offer an excellent time off plan, several medical plans to choose from, dental coverage, vision plans, an employee assistance program, life and long-term disability benefits and 401(k) plan for full time and part time employees. In addition we have many other employee discounts and benefits that we offer as well and casual Fridays!

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Job Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Formal Education in an approved course in Dietetic Assistant curriculum preferred; B) Experience should include either a minimum of three (3) years in a hospital setting, a minimum of two (2) years experience with institutional cooking in restaurants and/or hotels; or a Bachelors Degree in a Nutritional Science/Dietary field and a Registered Dietician. Previous experience in hiring, training, scheduling, motivating and counseling support staff preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

1) Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions;

2) Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on ethical principles;

3) Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures;

4) Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion;

5) Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads an work assignments on a constant basis;

6) Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.

7) Must have math skills to enable calculation of recipes and diets.

8) Must possess a valid Colorado Drivers License in order to drive hospital vehicles or on hospital business.

ONLY SERIOUS candidates should apply. 12 hour shifts possible. Hours range from 6am to 7pm depending, including weekends.

Highlands Behavioral Health System is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.::