Oakland,CA,USA Director Of Food And Nutrition with $75-$113/hr Pay

Sutter Health is a leading healthcare network committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across various facilities and services. One of its notable campuses, the ABSMC-Summit Campus, is a hub for innovative and compassionate healthcare services. Sutter Health is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment where employees are encouraged to collaborate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. The organization values leadership that drives operational excellence and supports strategic growth aligned with organizational priorities. Employees at Sutter Health benefit from a comprehensive total rewards program, including competitive pay, benefits, and an emphasis on wellness and career development. The position available at the ABSMC-Summit Campus is a Food Production administrative leadership role focused on managing and overseeing food production operations within the healthcare setting. This full-time, exempt role requires a dynamic leader who will provide administrative oversight to one or more food production teams, ensuring the delivery of quality food services that meet both customer and employee satisfaction standards. The position aligns daily operations with strategic plans developed in collaboration with senior leadership, with the goal of optimizing resources, managing budgets, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The leader in this role is tasked with establishing goals, standards, and practices that support operational initiatives and promote a safe, productive work environment. They work closely with food service staff, other department leaders, and external partners to improve processes, address operational challenges, and ensure that the department adheres to all policies and standards. Their responsibilities include financial management such as setting operating and capital budgets, monitoring productivity, and ensuring fiscal accountability. Additionally, this role emphasizes people management by fostering an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture. The leader will manage hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and staff development, ensuring that each team member contributes effectively to departmental goals. This role requires a strategic thinker who balances operational efficiency with quality service delivery, actively promotes continuous improvement through methodologies like Lean, and maintains open communications across departments. Working Monday through Friday with potential weekend requirements, this position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $75.88 to $113.82 per hour, depending on location, experience, and qualifications. The role is designed for someone with significant experience in food service management and is also SS-Serve Save Certified and a Certified Dietary Manager, reflecting the specialized knowledge required for healthcare food services. The comprehensive benefits package further enhances the total compensation, making this an attractive opportunity for qualified professionals committed to advancing food production standards in a healthcare environment.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in food and/or nutrition science, food service management, or related field
• Serve Save certification
• Certified Dietary Manager credential
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience
• Experience leading teams in food production or related operations
• Ability to develop strategic plans and manage budgets
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Availability to work Monday to Friday with weekend as needed
• Full-time employment status
• Ability to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations