Food and Nutrition Services Director

Administrative Leadership For Food Production Operations

Provides administrative leadership to Food Production operations, which may include one or more teams performing related work. Establishes and implements goals, standards and practices that guide and support initiatives while ensuring the delivery of quality service or exceptional customer / employee experiences. Develops and fosters a solid partnership with leaders, work teams and other employees to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives, to resolve operational challenges and / or to improve processes. Works with senior leadership to develop and establish short- and long-term strategic plans that complement system, operating unit or affiliate goals and initiatives, including business, operations, and / or organizational priorities. Sets priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan. Develops and establishes the direction of policies and procedures, and sets a structure for providing a safe and productive work environment. Establishes overall operating and capital budget with input from management team, ensuring financial targets are achieved and variances are addressed timely.

Education : Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Bachelor's : Bachelor's degree in food and / or nutrition science, food service management, or related field

Certification & Licensure : SS-Serve Save Certified Certified Dietary Manager

Typical Experience : 12 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge : Solid understanding of Food Production Services operations and workflows in a healthcare environment, and how the department's process / workflow impacts other department operations. General knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy and nutrient analysis. Understands business and operational requirements, demonstrating the ability to design and establish goals to meet long-term and short-term objectives. Demonstrates ability to effectively plan and provide services consistent with applicable legal standards and regulations. Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness, and authority; and the ability to motivate and engage others. Ability to build and establish effective working partnerships with employees, peers, and leaders to achieve business objectives. Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders. Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction. Working knowledge of wage and hour laws. Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs / requests in a prompt, courteous manner. Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information or issues in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees. Interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences. Understanding of the budgetary process and familiarity with the healthcare financial environment. Demonstrates effectiveness in achieving goals through individuals without having direct control of those resources. Delegates effectively, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities. Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change, and can inspire others to welcome change. Demonstrates ability to work / interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.