Chapter 1 MGM

What are the management roles of dietetics professionals in foodservice?

Foodservice Director, Assistant Foodservice Director, Executive Chef, Patient Services Manager, Purchasing Manager, Sustainability Manager, Production Manager, Catering Manager, Cafeteria Manager, Information Technology Manager, Foodservice Supervisor

What is the difference between commercial and onsite foodservices?

Commercial foodservices are profit-driven retail businesses like restaurants and food courts; onsite foodservices serve people within a specific facility like hospitals, schools, or military installations

Name some types of commercial foodservice establishments.

Fine dining, fast casual, quick-service restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets, food courts, mobile food vendors

Name some types of onsite foodservices.

Business dining, healthcare facilities, daycare, senior centers, military, prisons, schools, colleges, universities

What are traditional foodservice types?

Conventional, Commissary, Ready-Prepared, Assembly/Serve

What are the contemporary definitions of foodservice types?

Cook-serve and Cook-chill

Describe self-operated onsite foodservice.

An independent operation where the manager and staff work directly for the institution or business

What are the advantages of self-operated foodservice?

Responsive to needs and creative with offerings

What are the disadvantages of self-operated foodservice?

High food costs and need to develop menus and recipes from scratch

What is contract management in onsite foodservice?

Foodservice operated by a management company hired by the institution, which may employ management only or all staff

What are the advantages of contract management?

Access to resources like menus and recipes, lower food costs

What are the disadvantages of contract management?

Dual reporting relationships, increased paperwork, less program uniqueness

Name some current trends affecting foodservice management.

Locally grown foods, whole grains, legislative initiatives on fats and sugars, fusion cuisines, trained culinary professionals, service focus, "on demand" systems, room service in healthcare

What are key positions in clinical nutrition management?

Clinical Nutrition Manager, Chief Clinical Dietitian, Patient Services Manager, Clinical Dietitians, Clinical Dietetic Technicians

What does a Clinical Nutrition Manager do?

Oversees overall nutritional care of hospitalized patients

What is the role of a Chief Clinical Dietitian?

Manages clinical nutrition and provides direct patient care

What are responsibilities of a Patient Services Manager?

Manages patient foodservice and coordinates with clinical nutrition staff

Who is a Clinical Dietitian?

An RDN providing nutritional care in healthcare settings, often with management skills

What is a Clinical NDTR?

A dietetic technician managing traylines in healthcare foodservices

What are public health nutrition management positions?

Public Health Nutritionist and Community Dietitian/Community Nutritionist

What does a Public Health Nutritionist do?

Oversees community nutrition agencies or programs, often with an advanced degree

What is the role of a Community Dietitian?

Provides direct care in community nutrition, sometimes managing programs or sites

Name other management areas outside healthcare and community nutrition.

Management in contract companies, industry, sales, marketing, supermarkets, education, nutrition policy, entrepreneurial ventures, volunteer organizations

What is a key conclusion about foodservice management opportunities?

Many positions are available for RDNs and NDTRs, especially in onsite operations, with growing opportunities in commercial foodservice

Do clinical dietitian and dietetic technician roles require management skills?

They typically do not have designated management titles but require management skills

Can community dietitians serve as site managers?

Yes, within community agencies

How have dietitians demonstrated managerial skills?

In self-employment, industry, education, and volunteer roles, leading to promotion into upper management