Senior Director, Food & Nutrition Services
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Vision Insurance
Professional Development
Job Description
The Senior Director for Food and Nutrition Services is a pivotal leadership role within a comprehensive health system, tasked with overseeing the vision and strategic direction for all aspects of food and nutrition operations. This position plays a critical role in process improvement, compliance, quality and safety controls, innovation, and managing day-to-day operations across multiple hospitals and ambulatory settings. With oversight of a substantial $32 million budget and more than 330 employees, the Senior Director drives initiatives designed to enhance the patient, guest, and staff experience, ensuring that all services meet the highest standards of excellence and efficiency.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- minimum 8 years of relevant food service or nutrition care experience
- minimum 5 years’ healthcare foodservice leadership experience
- Ohio Registered Licensed Dietitian (RDN-LD) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required or within one year of hire
- Ohio Department of Health Manager Certification in Food Protection required within 6 months of hire
- ability to work regular 40-hour first shift
- strong communication and leadership abilities
- commitment to quality and safety standards
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- advanced degree preferred
- minimum 8 years relevant food service and/or nutrition care experience
- minimum 5 years healthcare foodservice leadership experience
- Ohio Registered Licensed Dietitian (RDN-LD) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required or within one year of hire
- experience in strategic leadership
- knowledge of health system operations
- strong team leadership skills
- familiarity with regulatory compliance in food and nutrition services
Job Duties
- Develop and implement strategic vision for food and nutrition services
- oversee operations of patient food services, clinical nutrition, retail cafeterias, gift shops, and catering
- manage budget of $32 million and supervise more than 330 employees
- lead process improvement and compliance initiatives
- ensure quality and safety across all food service areas
- coordinate with health system stakeholders to align programs with organizational priorities
- manage subcontracted food and beverage vendor relationships
- plan and implement capital projects
- conduct feasibility studies and operational changes
- promote teamwork and a culture of exceptional care
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