Director of NutritionFood Service Manager II

Title: Director of Nutrition/Food Service Manager II

State Role Title:Food Service Manager II

Hiring Range: starting at $75000 (commensurate based on experience)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Western State Hospital

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*An additional $3500 will be added to the base pay for Certified Dietary Manager Certification*

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Director of Nutrition/Food Manager II to direct and manage the food production operation and the clinical nutrition program for Western State Hospital and Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents; direct operations/utilization/training of the CBORD/NETMENU computer systems as the CBORD/NETMENU business owner; and establish and maintain the Nutrition Services departmental policies and procedures in accordance with regulating agency guidelines to develop and implement nutritionally appropriate cost effective menus and nutrition support programs.

This position will also ensure the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation; performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur; safety issues are reviewed and communicated to assure a safe and healthy workplace; operate within established goals for number and classification of employees for efficiency and effectiveness of operations and Monitor and minimize use of overtime compensatory time carried and excess annual leave; ensure development of patient menu is based on scientifically established guidelines (USDA ADA etc.) and identified needs of the patients; and maintain purchasing and inventory levels at acceptable levels for the department.

This position is eligible for:

- retirement with cash match
- paid time off sick time family/personal time and community service time
- health vision and dental insurance
- life insurance

Minimum Qualifications

- Administration or extensive supervisory experience in complex food service operation preferably in a hospital or or institutional setting
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Certification
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 6-months of employment)

Additional Considerations

- Advanced Degree (Bachelors Masters or Doctorate) in Hotel Restaurant and Institution Mgt (HRIM) Nutrition or Business
- Bilingual
- Veteran/Veteran Spouse

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Western State Hospital is a tobacco free facility in all state buildings and on facility grounds. Submit a completed state application online at if assistance is needed contact by email To apply for a job you must make sure that your online application is complete. MISSING INFORMATION IS AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION AND WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please make sure all telephone numbers/addresses are current and up-to-date. REMEMBER YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER. You have not completed applying for this position until you receive a confirmation number. If you are connected to a printer print the confirmation number so that you can track the progress of your application and click on OK. If you are not connected to a printer write down the confirmation number and then click on OK. Reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview processes are available upon request to persons with disabilities per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. WSH is an EEO compliance facility.

In accordance with Executive Directive #18 as a condition of employment the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees including new hires and contract workers to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.

Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS ator DBVI at .

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.