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Director - Food & Nutrition
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Victorville, CA, 92395
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!
Why Prime Healthcare? Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:
- Paid Time Off
- 401K retirement plan
- Outstanding Medical
- Dental
- Vision Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!
Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!
Responsibilities
Oversees the food safety and nutritional care aspects of the Food and Nutrition Services Department to ensure full compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agencies. Ensures the efficiency of food prepared in the department taking into consideration food safety, nutritional adequacy and appropriate patient nutritional care responsible for the development and enforcement of policies and procedures that direct clinical services, food preparation, distribution and service, purchasing, sanitation, safety practices, performance improvement, and staff education and development.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
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Pay Transparency
Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $78,000.00 to $130,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
In Victorville hospitals like Desert Valley, the Director - Food & Nutrition shapes patient recovery by customizing menus that balance clinical nutrition standards with local dietary preferences, ensuring meals support treatment plans while respecting cultural tastes and food safety regulations.
Effective leadership in hospital food and nutrition services demands strong communication, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards in food safety, nutrition adequacy, and patient satisfaction.
Candidates must hold a current Registered Dietitian credential recognized by CMS and possess food safety certification from an accredited body, reflecting California’s emphasis on compliance and patient safety in healthcare nutrition management.
Directors here navigate a high-demand, underserved community setting where balancing resource constraints with strict federal and state compliance is key, alongside fostering staff development to uphold Desert Valley Hospital’s award-winning standards.
With compensation ranging from $78,000 to $130,000 annually, Victorville offers a balanced pay scale reflecting local cost of living and healthcare market demand, often slightly below major metro areas but competitive within the Inland Empire region.
Prime Healthcare provides a comprehensive benefits package including tailored medical, dental, vision plans, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement, designed to support career growth and work-life balance for nutrition leaders.
Victorville’s diverse population exhibits varied nutritional requirements, with a growing focus on managing chronic illnesses like diabetes; directors must adapt food programs to meet these evolving community health profiles effectively.
Absolutely, the role extends to enforcing policies that cover sanitation, staff training, performance improvement, and distribution processes, ensuring all aspects meet federal and state healthcare standards for patient safety.
The hospital’s commitment to quality and compassion fosters a collaborative environment where the director actively engages with clinical teams and community stakeholders to enhance nutritional care and patient outcomes.
Directors must navigate regional labor market dynamics, including availability of qualified nutrition professionals and community health needs, while optimizing food service workflows to maintain high performance in a resource-sensitive setting.