LifePoint Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate, creative and goal-oriented Culinary Services Manager tojoin the team at Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a 150-bed free standing hospital opening in August in Holyoke, MA.  Lifepoint offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and professional development opportunities so you can focus on what really matters – providing quality patient care.  Do not miss the opportunity to join our team and build a career that touches lives.

As a Culinary Services Manager you will be:

Responsible for organizing and directing the overall operation of the Nutrition & Culinary Services food service function in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and in coordination with the Registered Dietitian / Nutrition & Culinary Service

Qualifications – External

As a Culinary Services Manager you will have:

Education (one of these is required):

1.Registered/licensed Dietitian

2.Registered Dietetic Technician

3.Certified Dietary Manager (Association of Food & Nutrition Professionals)

4.Certified Food Service Manager (CFM; International Food Service Executives Association)

5.Food Management Professional (FMP, MFP; National Restaurant Association - ManageFirst™ program)

6.Associates degree or higher in food service or restaurant management⁺

+ Must meet state requirements and have frequent, scheduled consultations with registered dietitian

Licenses/Certification (required):

1.Food Protection Manager Certification from an ANSI-CFP accredited program

Experience:

1.Two years’ experience in food service management..

2.Experience in hospital setting preferred.