Hospital Director-Food & Nutrition

Hospital Director-Food & Nutrition

NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary : We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Hospital Director-Food & Nutrition. In this role, the successful candidate directs and manages the Food and Nutritional Department services daily operations and activities, providing a consistently high-quality service and sanitary environment throughout the hospital while ensuring that State, Local, Federal and Joint Commission regulations and standards of performance are met. Responsible for the overall management of the departments daily operations to achieve established quality improvement, fiscal, productivity and patient satisfaction goals. Responsible for staff performance and the accomplishment of departmental responsibilities in accord with corporate, hospital, department and safety policies and procedures to meet both hospital and regulatory requirements. Responsible for providing high-quality service to, and acting as liaison with, patients and their representatives, physicians and employees.

Job Responsibilities :

• Participates in the development and management of the operating and capital budgets through appropriate review and supervision of resource utilization inclusive of the development and implementation of cost savings, revenue generation strategies to meet departmental / organizational goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations service standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Has thorough knowledge of codes relevant to Food Service including HACCP and TJC standards, as well as departmental Policies and Procedures, assuring compliance within the department.
• Assures appropriate staffing with skilled Nutrition professionals and insures they are compliant with policies and procedures throughout the department.
• Monitors, and maintains Customer Service and Quality Improvement Programs.
• Eliminates waste, assures portion and product control, and adherence to budget relevant to services.
• Assures staff training and in-service programs, including completion of the initial job training, and assuring that each employee has their annual health assessment performed, as well as their annual performance evaluations completed.
• Provides trainings for staff as to use and maintenance of equipment, proper use and maintenance of work space and service and presentation of food.
• Oversees maintenance of clean and sanitary work areas.
• Stays abreast of current trends, codes, and changing standards in food service. Assures that NYU Lutheran provides state of the art Nutrition Care. Assures his / her own ongoing training.
• Maintains open communication with the Senior Director of Food Service and other members of the Food Service Management team, and other members of the Healthcare team.
• Works closely with Human Resources.
• Prepares, reviews, and / or monitors accounting and financial reports to maintain accurate cash / charge handling protocols and participates in the auditing process of such.
• Establishes and maintains the appropriate par levels for food / non-food supplies to ensure operational efficiency and eliminate waste in retail food venues.
• Is responsible for directing the selection, orientation, training, and performance evaluations of the staff to access competency and to provide the opportunity for personal / professional development with a hospitality focus.
• Maintains a sanitary, safe and efficient operation in accordance with The Joint Commission and all Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
• Maintains departments information system. Ensuring accuracy of the EMR (EPIC) / CBORD information interface for NYU Lutheran Medical System.
• Design, direct and implement quality service performance improvement process related to Clinical Nutrition Services, Patient Safety, and Service Improvement goals.

Minimum Qualifications : To qualify you must have a Bachelors Degree in Food & Nutrition and / or Culinary Arts Five years experience in related areas of Food Service Management ServSafe Protection Certification.

Preferred Qualifications : Masters Degree in Food & Nutrition and / or Registered Dietitian 10 years expansive experience in related areas of Food Service Management.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being : physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

The salary range for the role is $114,765.35 - $197,970.43 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses / incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.