Director Food Nutrition Services

Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a reputable, nonprofit acute care hospital situated in San Bernardino, California, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1910. As a 343-bed facility, it provides comprehensive healthcare services and annually serves over 75,000 patients. Known for its commitment to high-quality and compassionate care, the hospital is recognized with numerous accolades, including the gold seal of approval from the Joint Commission, designation as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a five-star rating for its Children's Subacute Center from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2025, it was honored as the Best Hospital by Inland Empire Magazine. Community Hospital of San Bernardino is part of Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, emphasizing a legacy of humankindness and a mission centered on delivering affordable, patient-centered care.

The role of Director Food-Nutrition Services at Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a dynamic and influential leadership position responsible for overseeing a wide range of dietary, culinary, and operational functions within the hospital's Food-Nutrition Services department. This full-time role offers an hourly pay range of $52.15 to $77.58 and commands a leadership approach that is both visible and engaging. The Director will lead teams comprised of dietitians, diet clerks, culinary staff, retail sales teams, and kitchen operations personnel. Key responsibilities include managing menu development for patients, cafeteria, and catering services, ensuring compliance with the facility diet manual, and conducting nutritional analyses to meet required standards.

This leadership role involves strategic staff management including recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating staff performance while balancing staffing levels to maintain cost efficiency and adapt to changing operational priorities. The Director of Food-Nutrition Services plays a critical role in maintaining open communication channels with patients, staff, and customers to ensure exceptional service quality and to elevate the overall dining experience within the hospital.

The position requires constant rounding and patient visitations, audits to verify the effectiveness of training programs, and a dedication to regulatory compliance with infection control standards and agencies such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Candidates must demonstrate extensive knowledge of nutrition, food service operations, and possess strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

This role offers an opportunity to work within a system that is deeply committed to social justice and health equity, actively shaping innovative approaches to healthcare. Benefits include an annual performance-based bonus program, employer contributions to a retirement plan without the need for employee contributions, medical benefits at no payroll cost to the employee, and a flexible time away program. This role is ideal for someone dedicated to making a significant impact on patient care and nutrition services in a vibrant and supportive healthcare environment.