Assistant Director of Nutrition Services - Pueblo

Department Information This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! About us As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job About the Nutrition Services department: The purpose of the Nutrition Services Department is to provide quality food service and medical nutrition therapy to more than 1500 clients in a mental health care facility and the Colorado Department of Corrections.
With over 100 employees, the department strives, within available resources, to provide adequate nutrition to clients based on medical, spiritual, ethnic, cultural, and mental health needs.
The incumbent in this position will assist the Nutrition Services Director with planning, directing, and implementing day-to-day operations of the Nutrition Services Department.
This includes but is not limited to coordinating and directing personnel and activities such as Industrial Therapy Jobs for patients; implementation of policies and procedures; enhancing quality and cost control; assisting with the development of staffing patterns; and promoting guidelines and processes to accomplish work in order to achieve goals and objectives of the Nutrition Services Department.
This position provides the management of a complex centralized production kitchen, inclusive of a Bakeshop, utilizing both cook-chill and conventional food production systems, to feed patients cafeteria-style in six dining rooms, plus delivery to 3 Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prisons on campus.
The position also supervises a program assistant I and Food Safety and Quality Specialist (Health Professional III).
The position has delegated appointing authority Primary Duties: Facilitates and directs operations of the food service department using knowledge of food service systems management and department protocols.
Determines processes for the purchasing, handling, storage, preparation and service of food to enhance quality and cost control and collaborates with the Director for implementation.
Assists with developing staffing patterns for each kitchen.
Develops specifications for procurement of food, equipment and supplies.
Establishes and maintains standards of food preparation and service, sanitation, safety and security.
Inspects food preparation and service areas, equipment, and storage facilities, and observes the appearance and personal habits of food service staff to ensure conformance to sanitation standards, state and federal regulations.
Employs preparation methods that maximize product yield, nutrient retention and product quality, producing quantities sufficient to meet demand while minimizing leftovers and according to meal service schedules.
Assists in developing job descriptions and levels of competency necessary to meet job requirements.
Manages resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, recognizes and leverages employee skills and abilities.
Recruits, interviews, and hires food service staff in accordance with delegated authority and established procedures.
Manages, disciplines and evaluates the performance of food service staff based on job requirements and core requirements assigned to the job.
Directs personnel management for the service by making decisions on all personnel actions including selections, promotions, reassignments, retention, and recommendations for adverse actions.
Reviews cases, documents, and takes disciplinary action for employees with poor performance records and those involved in service disciplinary actions.
Provides mentoring for the professional growth and development of staff.
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Completes second level signature of performance planning and appraisals (PMPs).
Conducts regular staff meetings to inform staff of upcoming training, events, policy changes, concerns and comments.
Monitors employees’ time and collaborates with the Nutrition Services staffing office to schedule unit personnel as needed.
Works with Vocational Rehab Director to coordinate industrial therapy jobs for patients.
Organizes multiple tasks, establishes priorities, and meets deadlines for assignments and responsibilities.
Cooperatively and effectively works with people from all organizational levels and builds consensus through negotiation and diplomacy.
Reviews policies and procedures, and provides recommendations for changes to the Director and assists in achieving compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Standards of Practice (SOPs), CDHS, CMHHIP and Departmental policies.
Identifies, reviews, and prioritizes opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of food service systems.
Provides input for the orientation, in-service training, and continuing education for the department.
Assists in achieving compliance with regulatory agency standards set forth by state and federal standards: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards; United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regulations; US Department of Labor/ Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations; Center of Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS); Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Joint Commission standards.
Manages assigned teams in the implementation of project quality/improvement plans or strategies to support the departmental goals and objectives.
Assists in developing and monitoring the operating budget of over $4 million dollars for the department.
In collaboration with the Nutrition Services Director, identifies and implements cost reduction and productivity measures using quality improvement and benchmarket data.
Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Experience and Education Qualifications: Four (4) years of Nutrition services experience or experience in an occupational field related to the work.
And Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
Substitutions Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential.
Per CDPHE regulation (6 CCR 1010-2) must be certified as a food protection manager from an accredited program; registered dietitian (RD) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - OR must obtain certification within 6 months of hire and must maintain certification.
**Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week).
Part-time employment is calculated on a pro-rated basis to determine qualifications.
Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications/Required Skills and Competencies: Ability to work with confidential information Ability to work in a fast paced environment and high stress environment Experience with recipe development, menu planning, and forecasting production needs in central kitchen or commissary food service administration.
Ability to understand therapeutic Diets and balance needs in an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
Possess and maintain knowledge of key issues affecting food service management.
Interactive Communication.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
Fosters open communication and tailors communication to diverse audiences Fiscal Accountability Responsibly allocates and accounts for the use of fiscal resources, weighing alternatives and their benefits.
Implement budgets and maintain cost controls.
Enables and Empowers teamwork Supports a positive environment in which staff participate, respect and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results Empowers teams to achieve goals by providing resources, training, responsibility and authority.
Organization & Collaboration Organizes multiple tasks, establishes priorities, and meets deadlines for assignments and responsibilities Cooperative and effectively works with people from all organizational levels and builds consensus through negotiation and diplomacy Relationship Building Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with internal and external customers Leadership/Management Manages resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, recognizes and leverages employee skills and responsibilities Set clear, meaningful, challenging and attainable goals and expectations that are aligned with the goals, mission and vision of the department.
Conditions of Employment: Must be at least 21 years of age.
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons.
Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and commercial equipment.
May be required to travel for offsite trainings, meetings, etc.
Per CDPHE regulation (6 CCR 1010-2) position must be certified as a food protection manager from an accredited program.
Position may obtain certification within 6 months of hire and must maintain certification.
Must be a registered dietitian (RD) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).
2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening required Influenza vaccination Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.
This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.
personnelboard@state.
co.
us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.
866.
5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.
colorado.
gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.
colorado.
gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information How to Apply The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact Isaac.
Phelps@state.
co.
us About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS).
Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.
In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.
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org plus 401(k) and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Employer supplemented Health Savings Account Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave BenefitHub state employee discount program Employee Wellness program Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more Remote work arrangements for eligible positions *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.
Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.
co.
us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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