2626-Chief Dietitian

Job description

CLASS TITLE: CHIEF DIETITIAN

JOB CODE: 2626

DEFINITION

Under general direction, oversees the development and planning of special diets for patients.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Class 2626 Chief Dietitian is distinguished from the next lower level of class 2624 Dietitian by its assignment of greater and/or more complex responsibility; overall management and supervision of the quality and quantity of food required and the formulation of menus; and the implementation of policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Class 2626 Chief Dietitian supervises lower level dietitians and technicians.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Exercises general supervision over the dietary kitchen and auxiliary personnel in assembling and serving food and in maintaining working areas in clean and sanitary condition; oversees dietary kitchens and food services.

2. Plans and develops weekly menus for patients and others; requisitions daily requirements for food products for all units.

3. Studies and plans work schedules for all professional and auxiliary dietary personnel; consults with administrator concerning dietary department policies in the interests of promoting better food practices and nutrition for improved patient care and health; consults with other dietitians and makes decisions concerning specific problems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Dietetics and nutrition.

Ability and Skill to: Organize work and develop nutritional programs; evaluate nutritional services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

Requires three (3) years of dietetic experience in a large hospital or similar institution, within the last five (5) years.

License and Certification:

Requires possession of a current valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 2624 Dietitian

ORIGINATION DATE: 01/12/1961

AMENDED DATE: 10/22/14; 07/13/17

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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