Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft Adoption AssistanceTuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramAdditional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities

Overview:

As the Manager and Executive Chef at CHI Memorial Hospital, you'll oversee the staff in the nutrition services department. Your previous experience in an acute care setting adds tremendous value to our patient care team.  

Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your patient care team, or the needs of your clinic.  You'll advocate for your team as you support them in reaching their full potential, aligning with our operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident.  You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups.  It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your clinic.

Responsibilities:

Oversees smooth flow of kitchen and Nutrition operations, acts as a resource to staff for operational needs, and handles day-to-day patient satisfaction concernsEnsure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patientsRecruits, hires, trains, disciplines and supervises staff, including performance evaluations, and competency assessmentsAssist with budget development, management and issues cost effective operationsMonitor productivity and efficiency of your departmentMentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence the patient care teamWork closely with Chef and staff to provide optimized menu and services
Qualifications

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of hospital nutrition management experience. Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Registered Dietician Nutritionist. Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. 

Education

Bachelor's degree with completion of accredited dietician program (ACEND - Accreditation Councils for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.) 

Licensure

Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Current certification as a ServSafe© Food Protection Manager. Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe© Allergen certifications. 

Special Skills

None specified. 

Training

None specified.