Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for the optimal efficiency and effectiveness of food service operations for Suburban Hospital. Provides leadership to the Nutrition Services Department through overall planning, direction and control of the department in conjunction with the JHHS Vice President of Food and Culinary Services. The Director, Food & Nutrition Services ensures a high level of customer service and patient satisfaction, excellent work culture and cost-effective management of all aspects of the service. Responsible for all activities related to food production, service for patients, employees and visitors; catering, and procurement of food service supplies. Provides oversight to the monitoring and evaluation of quality food service and regulatory performance improvement processes for area of responsibility. Works collaboratively with JH peers to enhance, integrate and standardize food service operations across JHHS.

Role Acountabilities Include:

• Develop and manages strategic goals and objectives for Suburban Hosital Nutrition Services Department and plans to achieve those goals.
• Ensures compliance with standards established by accrediting organizations including but limited to Washington DC Department of Health, CMS, and COMAR regulations, Joint Commission Standards, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Professional Practice, HACCP guidelines as well as federal, state, and professional regulations.
• Provides oversight for budget development and management for department. Works collaboratively with JHHS Vice President for Food and Culinary services to develop financial plans. Plans and implements processes to improve efficiencies and enhance revenue generation for provision of food and culinary services.
• Oversees departmental personnel by implementation of recruitment strategies, providing orientation, guidance, assistance, and ongoing development opportunities.
• Responsible for training and succession planning of food and culinary professionals throughout the department.
• Provides leadership to the development, implementation, and modification of standardized menus and recipes for Suburban Hospital in conjunction with JHHS Vice President for Food and Culinary Services.
• Supports development and maintenance of JHHS electronic food service
• Director, Food & Nutrition Services systems, providing leadership for Suburban Hospital.
• Provides oversight to the patient-focused program to drive satisfaction and patient experience outcomes.
• Supports sustainability initiatives through composting, selection of paper goods, and use of local vendors/suppliers as appropriate.
• In conjunction with Corporate Purchasing ensures compliance with all negotiated food contracts.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management, Hospitality, Nutrition and Dietetics or other related field.
• Minimum of ten plus (10 ) years of progressively responsible experience in culinary/kitchen management including 5-7 years of management experience. Healthcare and/or Higher Education experience a plus. Must have experience in high volume, multi-site, complex foodservice operations.
• Certification Requirements: ServSafe Manager

Salary Range: $125,000 per year - $155,000 per year. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

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