Nutrition Coordinator - Martha & Mary

Nutrition Coordinator – Full Time

Martha and Mary Health Services is seeking a dependable, engaging and organized Nutrition Coordinator to assist in our Dietary department.  We offer competitive pay and a supportive environment, where we become friends and family.  Martha & Mary provides quality care and services to those in need of long-term care and short-term care.  Come be a part of one of Kitsap County's largest not-for profit employers and embrace the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life every day!  

General Description

The Nutrition Coordinator will assist the Registered Dietician in all nutrition and dietary functions, tasks, and projects to ensure proper nutrition is provided to our residents.

Wage: $19-$20.74/hr. depending on applicable experience as determined by HR and the Hiring Manager

Some fun things you’ll do:

• Update and maintain tray card information
• Print and distribute menus 
• Manage and print tray cards
• Visit residents to gather info on food preferences and assist residents with menu selections as needed
• Communicate to the Registered Dietitian (RD), as indicated, regarding any changes in residents’ nutritional status, diet tolerance, intake, etc.
• Update menus, spreadsheets and HACCP logs
• Manage labels for snack items
• Update resident profile cards/tray cards/menus according to current diet order and changes in food preferences
• Update nourishment list
• Participate in tray audits
• Provide training as needed in service and policy
• Create and monitor signage for dining rooms
• Participate in meetings with staff as needed
• Comply with and ensure departmental compliance to state and federal guidelines

We are looking for:

• Someone with the ability to understand, implement, and follow policies and procedures
• Someone who has the ability to multitask and prioritize daily priorities
• Someone who has the understanding and support of Martha & Mary mission and vision
• Someone who has the understanding and ability to deal with confidential information with discretion
• Someone with reliable attendance for scheduled hours and the willingness to be flexible in covering additional hours, as needed
• Someone who can maintain perspective and a sense of humor, responding positively to rapidly changing demands
• Someone who can handle individuals and situations with understanding, diplomacy and tact
• Someone who can work cooperatively in a team environment
• Someone who has problem solving skills and the ability to handle unexpected/unpredictable circumstances
• Someone who can work positively to find solutions to the problems that are identified within the organization

About our organization

Martha and Mary has been caring for children, seniors and families in Greater Kitsap for over 130 years. Offering exceptional care that feels like family, we provide a wide continuum of care services for life's transitions, including skilled nursing, rehab, care management and long term care, plus affordable senior housing options and outstanding early learning programs for children. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we are keenly dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care requiring highly capable employees with warm hearts. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to enhance your skill set, by joining our mission of caring you can expect to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

 Benefits:

Martha & Mary offers fair wages, competitive benefits and supportive work environments, where we become friends and family.  We invite you to apply and become a part of one of Kitsap County's largest not-for profit employers.  The following benefits/compensation are offered at Martha & Mary.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued at varying rates depending on length of employment.   Accrual rates begin at 5.32 hours per month based on a 40-hour workweek.  These accruals include the required sick leave per Washington State’s Paid Sick Leave Law  
• 40% discount on child care services while working
• Comprehensive benefit package after 60 days to include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.  
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple sites and departments
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan is available immediately upon hire
• 5 Paid Holidays 
• Employee Assistance and Counseling for life’s challenges outside of the workplace
• Cell phone, Health Club and Auto service discounts
• And much more

Martha & Mary employee benefits and wages offered are reviewed annually and are intended to be fair, beneficial and competitive in today’s market whether just entering our workforce or nearing retirement. Benefit offerings are based on employment status. Salary ranges, benefits and other compensation are subject to change.  

 Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks. Our organization follows WA Proclamation 21.14.1 which requires all employees working in the Health Care Setting be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are exempt for medical and religious reasons.

Martha & Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.