Regional Dietary Consultant (CDM) - Eastern Minnesota

Sanford Health

3d•$24 - $39

About The Position

The food and nutrition consultant guides and supports interdisciplinary services to meet the spiritual, social, emotional and physical needs of each resident with primary responsibility for project work within resident services, including serving as the subject matter expert for dietary operations. Guided compliance with federal and state regulations and the philosophy, mission, standards, policies, and practices of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
One year experience within food and nutrition experience at management and consultation levels preferred.
Executive chef experience preferred.
Previous work experience in hospitals, food service, education, regulatory agencies preferred.
CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) and CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional) or a licensed registered dietitian required.
If not CDM certified, Serv Safe required within the first year of hire.

Responsibilities

Develops and provides guidance on policies and procedures.
Instructs, trains and provides resources to customers to meet goals and outcomes.
Provides consultation and training to center dietary leaders regarding policies and procedures.
Provides guidance to centers regarding food service and clinical nutrition issues through consultation with region consultants and other staff.
Provides guidance on quality, management, budgeting, staffing, products and equipment.
Provides interpretation, assistance, guidance and problem solving services to centers through consultation and support of regional and local leaders.
Provides education pertaining to food and nutrition services through workshops and education sessions.
Develops training materials.
Shares expertise with individuals and other departments through cooperative work on committees and task forces.
Maintains and updates knowledge and practices in the food and nutrition field.
Works with federal and state regulatory agencies.
Participates in the reviews and updates of policies/procedures, manuals, guidance materials and training methods regularly.
Assists network and territory consultants to coordinate provision of services with other disciplines to meet resident needs and to provide safe, effective, holistic care within regulations and guidelines.