Who We Are
Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador carrying out our mission reflecting our values and building relationships while doing the right thing.
Whats in it for you
Benefits:
Full-time roles include:
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from!
- Generous Paid Time Off and Leave Programs.
- Employee referral program
- Access to wellness initiatives financial planning mental health assistance and more.
Wage range:$92000/yr
Your Impact
The Registered Dietitian Supervisor provides administrative oversight and support of Registered Dietitians Dietetic Technicians and Dietetic collaboration with the Clinical Nutrition Manager oversees operations including assessing planning implementing and evaluating care of patients in order to ensure that patients receive an optimum level of care and service. Accountable for providing expertise leadership effective communication staff development and budget support. Performs the responsibilities of a Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutrition Manager as needed.
Reports to
Directly:
- Clinical Nutrition Manager
Supervises:
- Registered Dietitians Dietetic Technicians Dietetic Interns
Responsibilities
- Supervises and directs the daily operations of Registered Dietitians.
- Assigns directs and reviews the work of subordinates work methods procedures workflow and standards for quality and quantity of work.
- Participates in the organization of the clinical office space to ensure that relevant clinical references and resources (patient handouts posters posted notices etc.) are current and available.
- Communicates regularly with physicians nursing staff other support staff patients and family members regarding patient care.
- Manages Registered Dietitian staffing and scheduling functions to achieve department objectives cost effective staffing and productivity targets.
- Responsible for the coordination of orientation and training of new Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Interns.
- Assists with department in-service and competency education.
- Mentors staff and identifies and addresses staff deficiencies.
- Collaborates with Clinical Nutrition Manager on Human Resources functions to include recruitment/interviewing disciplinary actions performance evaluations conflict resolution and staff meetings.
- Collaborates with Clinical Nutrition Manager on Business and Quality functions to include policies and procedures developing sound diet and nutrition practice guidelines developing and monitoring quality improvement programs establishing strategic plans and goals for the department.
- Maintains professional interaction with all levels of the healthcare team to promote successful partnerships throughout the organization by attending and participating in interdisciplinary teams and committees.
- Collaborates with Clinical Nutrition Manager on Patient Food Service functions to include patient menu development tray line management nourishment room management unit host training and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborates with Clinical Nutrition Manager for regular reviews and updates of the facility diet manual.
- Performs the essential accountabilities of a Registered Dietitian as needed.
- Performs the essential accountabilities of the Clinical Nutrition Manager as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Professional and Nutrition Expertise
- Clinical Policies and Procedures.
- Departmental operations services and resources.
- Regulatory standards related to the department requirements for survey readiness and legal issues associated with hospitals and patient care.
- Human resources policies and procedures.
- Safety policies and procedures.
- Competent to perform responsibilities as a Registered Dietitian.
- Promote an environment that fosters teamwork quality and productivity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication customer service critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Professional standards applied to work including dress and behavior.
- Supervisory skills to include delegating work follow-up coaching and administering human resources programs and policies.
- Patient Relations
- Interfaces regularly and professionally withCulinaryAdministrator Director of NursingExecutive Directorspatients residentsand families.
- Participates in client meetings training and activities as needed.
Other Duties
Thisjob description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities dutiesor responsibilities thatmay be requiredfor this job. Duties responsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Requirements
- BS Degreein Nutrition Dietetics or related field.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Current Dietetic Registration and Licensure if required by state.
- Annual attendance of virtual and in-person CEU opportunitiesto learn of trends and changes within theindustry and regulatory bodies. Logs CEU credits with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- ServSafeand/orState Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation.
Preferred
- Three years clinical/related experience and/or masters degree in related field.
Language Skills
Ability to read analyzeandinterpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures orregulations. Ability tocomplete assessments and writereports; read draft and reply to email; andpresent informationandrespond to questions from groups of clients customersresidents and thepublic.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add subtract multiply anddivide in all units of measureusewhole numbersandcommon fractionsanddecimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratiosandproportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problemsanddeal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oralor verbalform.
Essential Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be achieved by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & be able to:
- Sitstand walk (indoors and outdoors) and drive throughout the day.(25%-50%)
- Talk hear see taste and smell.(>50%)
- See upcloseand at a distance.(>50%)
- Work indoors90%andoutdoors(10%)
- Climbing reaching bending/twisting kneeling/squatting (<25%)
- And be willing to wash hands frequently and wear personal protective equipment when needed.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & responsibilities.
Our commitment to you
Thomas Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. We believe in Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging and our mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees differences are celebrated their thoughts matter and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work.
Required Experience:
Manager