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Director of Food & Nutrition Services

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,212.08 - $91,159.16
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Benefits

health benefits
Life insurance
long-term disability coverage
Healthcare spending accounts
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Pet insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Wellness Program
On-site housing for select positions

Job Description

Mount Sinai Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution with a storied history dating back to 1949. Located in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, Florida, this private, independent not-for-profit hospital is recognized as South Florida's largest, boasting a 674-bed main campus and eleven additional facilities. Mount Sinai is committed to delivering exceptional health services, encompassing over 38 medical specialties, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, and cardiovascular treatment. Supported by a dedicated team of more than 4,000 employees, the medical center is deeply invested in fostering a culture of care, compassion, and innovation. It prides itself on integrating advanced medical... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in foods, nutrition or food service administration
  • Minimum five years' experience as food services director in healthcare
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Knowledge of nutrition standards and healthcare dietary requirements
  • Ability to manage budgets and financial controls
  • Experience with quality improvement programs
  • Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Ability to motivate and train staff
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, major in foods, nutrition or food service administration
  • Five years' experience as a Food Services Director in a healthcare organization

Job Duties

  • Plans, directs and coordinates dietary services for patients, employees and customers
  • Develops and administers policies and procedures in conformance with Medical Center directives and professional standards
  • Directs and maintains highest quality of catering services for patients, cafeteria, Founders Dining Room, and satellite feeding
  • Reviews menus and oversees the handling, storage and preparation of food, maintenance of equipment, records and sanitation in accordance with prescribed standards
  • Ensures menus are nutritionally accurate for all groups and consistent with Mount Sinai/Miami Heart Diet Manual standards
  • Ensures all food is prepared, tasted, and served according to standardized recipes and procedures
  • Periodically checks preparation and food areas with management and staff
  • Assumes responsibility for purchasing, receiving, storage, and food production planning according to policy and procedures
  • Responsible for security of the food department areas as pertains to supplies, equipment and inventory
  • Ensures clinical activities comply with accrediting and licensing organizations
  • Implements and promotes effective quality improvement program
  • Follows up on outcomes through customer surveys, quality assessment logs, patient comment cards and hospital patient relations services
  • Responds and takes action timely and appropriately
  • Ensures all Food and Nutrition employees follow Operational Excellence Standards
  • Motivates, develops and directs employees through orientation, in-service education and monthly meetings
  • Reviews Food and Nutrition Services requirements for food, supplies and equipment to ensure availability
  • Implements financial policies, cost controls and budget reviews
  • Promotes creation of new menus to improve existing options and increase customer satisfaction

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