**Primary City/State:**

Brush, Colorado

**Department Name:**

Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp

**Work Shift:**

Day

**Job Category:**

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

**Primary Location Salary Range:**

$27.72 - $46.20 / hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Explore and excel. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today.

Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

Nestled in the high plains of northeastern Colorado, Brush is full of small-town charm and rich history. State Wildlife areas and state parks offer hunting, wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking and water activities yea- round. In-town recreation includes golf, four local parks, an outdoor swimming pool, and a roller-skating rink.

East Morgan County Hospital has been part of the community since 1910. Many of our patients know our physicians, staff members and volunteers and have common ties to our community. **_As the Culinary & Nutrition Services Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Bistro and overseeing the dietary needs of our patients, staff and visitors._** Food plays a valuable role with healing and medication; it provides nutrients and comfort.

**_This is a full-time, working manager position, Typically Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 PM_**

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for leaders who share our vision of making health care easier, so life can be better. We value, and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion and our leaders are at the forefront of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.

Should you have any questions, please contact Mia Frahry at [email protected] ([email protected]) or call (602) 747-2595

East Morgan County Hospital is a 25-bed licensed critical access facility, level IV trauma center, offering a full array of health care services and two clinic locations: Banner Family Medicine Brush and Banner Health Clinic Fort Morgan. East Morgan County Hospital is in Brush, Colorado, 1-hour northeast of Denver. Situated in the agriculturally rich South Platte River valley, Brush is home to 5,500 people and serves over 15,000. The community thrives on its rural pace and charm and is revered for its “Homegrown Happiness!” Nestled in the wide-open plains of northeastern Colorado, Brush boasts a rich history and limitless outdoor recreation. With award-winning fishing and boating nearby, numerous parks and biking trails, some of the best of Colorado is here.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and Designated as a Pathway to Excellence hospital, East Morgan County Hospital brings together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals to provide the most compassionate, innovative, and personalized care possible. As a District owned hospital, operated by Banner Health, East Morgan County Hospital can provide the small-town, close-knit atmosphere all while having the resources of a large hospital system in the rural setting.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides leadership and direction to the food services staff, and manages operations for the culinary, catering, retail and patient meal service operations of the department within County, State and JCAHO regulations. Plans and controls the use of labor, food and supply resources to produce high quality services within the financial objectives of the organization.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides leadership, planning and direction to the department staff. Directs food production and service operations in all assigned areas in an effective and efficient manner. Provides effective service levels through appropriate resource allocation and control, development and implementation of people, policies and procedures, and cost effective service, while maintaining excellent quality of product and service.

2. Interviews, selects and hires qualified department staff that can make a significant contribution. Controls staff turnover and conducts performance management sessions including coaching, disciplining staff and terminating according to company policies and guidelines.

3. Provides training and development for staff. Establishes and conducts training and orientation programs to ensure the ongoing competency of staff. Teaches and ensures compliance with all hospital safety, OSHA and other regulatory agency guidelines. Develops engaged employees to meet goals set by the company, reviewing and evaluating staff performance in an accurate, consistent, objective and timely manner.

4. Interacts with physicians, clinical staff, department staff, managers, supervisors and other staff members regarding meal service needs and opportunities to meet quality satisfaction goals.

5. Monitors and controls operating expenses and other key indicators within agreed upon budgetary parameters.

6. Responsible for supervision of the full Food & Nutrition department in the absence of the Food Service Director/designee. Works with the clinical nutrition team to meet patient care needs.

7. Responsible for the supervision of staff, operations and financial control of specific areas of the Food Service Dept. ensuring cost effective and efficient operations while providing excellent service & quality. External customers: patients and families, vendors, physicians, facility directors/managers/supervisors, all employees and the public. Internal Customers: Culinary and Food & Nutrition Staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires the skills, knowledge and ability in Food Service Management normally acquired from three to five years work experience as a Food Service Manager, Chef or Dietary Manager, with related education. Must be able to organize, lead and direct work teams and serve in a leadership role. Must demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills. Must be able to effectively problem solve with staff, physicians, patients and families. Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required.

Effectively work with the electronic medical record and its applications as needed. Typical office equipment including computer, keyboard, copier, fax, scanner, calculator, telephone; and all kitchen food production and service equipment. Employees working at the Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in a related field. Experience in healthcare. Experience with Infogenesis and CBORD applications. Bilingual skills in Spanish/ English are a plus. SERVESAFE certification is preferred, and may be required within 90 days of beginning the job based on state requirements.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

**Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):**

2025-03-05

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