Manager - Food and Nutritional Services
Pacific Grove
Summary
Manage the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving.
- Maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, kitchen, serving and dining areas of the facility.
- Coordination with Dietitian or clinical leadership to plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
- Review, plan menus and prepare projected menu plans.
- Interpret recipes, modified diet plans and proper portion control in accordance with approved policy or clinical direction.
- Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
- Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.
- Orient, train and coach team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures.
Other Functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred.
- Four or more years' experience in food services role with 2+ years' experience in a supervisory capacity in food services.
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
- Required completion of the coursework and a passing score on the examination for Certified Dietary Manager, or be in the active pursuit of license/certification, where required by the state and facility.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- FSAs and HSAs
- Company-paid Life insurance
- Long and short term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
Company overview
Pacific Grove Hospital is a nationally recognized 68-bed acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment center located in Riverside, California. As a premier mental health and addiction treatment facility serving the Riverside and Corona regions, the hospital provides comprehensive whole-person care for adults struggling with psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency. The facility operates on a 4.5-acre campus with three specialized treatment units, each featuring private courtyards, patient lounges, and semi-private rooms. Pacific Grove offers a range of evidence-based programs including acute psychiatric care for conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and personality disorders; specialized geriatric psychiatric services for individuals aged 65 and older; comprehensive chemical dependency treatment with medically managed detoxification; and outpatient programs including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. The hospital is JCAHO certified and accepts major insurance providers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and others. With a dedicated team of mental health professionals, Pacific Grove Hospital focuses on transformative patient experiences through integrated treatment approaches that address mind, body, and spirit, preparing patients for sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.