Director - Food & Nutrition

Overview

Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. The hospital ranks in the top 5% of over 4,500 U.S. hospitals for clinical performance and has received multiple quality awards, including the Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award, and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, together with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services such as heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services, and more.

Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to quality, compassion, and community. As part of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, you will have opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Our Total Rewards package is designed to meet the needs of all employees. The core benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other voluntary benefit options

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreements, employment status, and full-time versus part-time classification.

Lead the food safety and nutritional care aspects of the Food and Nutrition Services Department, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and other regulatory agencies. Oversee the efficiency of food preparation and distribution, focusing on safety, nutritional adequacy, and patient care. Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to clinical services, food preparation, distribution, purchasing, sanitation, safety practices, performance improvement, and staff education.

Education and

Work Experience:

• Registered Dietitian (CMS required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of two years’ experience in nutrition and food service management (desirable)
• Valid Food Safety Certification from an accredited organization (maintained current)

The annual compensation range for this role is $78,000.00 to $, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. The final offer will be determined at hiring decision time.

Full Time

Days

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