Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50
Union Position:
No
Department Details
- 50% travel within South DakotaThe food and nutrition consultant guides and supports interdisciplinary services to meet the spiritual, social, emotional and physical needs of each resident with primary responsibility for project work within resident services, including serving as the subject matter expert for dietary operations. Guided compliance with federal and state regulations and the philosophy, mission, standards, policies, and practices of the organization.Develops and provides guidance on policies and procedures. Instructs, trains and provides resources to customers to meet goals and outcomes. Provides consultation and training to center dietary leaders regarding policies and procedures. Provides guidance to centers regarding food service and clinical nutrition issues through consultation with region consultants and other staff.
Provides guidance on quality, management, budgeting, staffing, products and equipment. Provides interpretation, assistance, guidance and problem solving services to centers through consultation and support of regional and local leaders. Provides education pertaining to food and nutrition services through workshops and education sessions. Develops training materials.
Shares expertise with individuals and other departments through cooperative work on committees and task forces. Maintains and updates knowledge and practices in the food and nutrition field.
Works with federal and state regulatory agencies. Participates in the reviews and updates of policies/procedures, manuals, guidance materials and training methods regularly. Assists network and territory consultants to coordinate provision of services with other disciplines to meet resident needs and to provide safe, effective, holistic care within regulations and guidelines.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
One year experience within food and nutrition experience at management and consultation levels preferred. Executive chef experience preferred. Previous work experience in hospitals, food service, education, regulatory agencies preferred.
CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) and CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional) or a licensed
registered dietitian required. If not CDM certified, Serv Safe required within the first year of hire.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. Our integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations, and world clinics in eight countries around the globe. Learn more about our commitment to shaping the future of rural health care at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
