Director Of Nutrition Services

Overview

• Lead the Food & Nutrition Services department, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and implement policies to optimize clinical nutrition services and food preparation processes.
• Oversee sanitation, safety practices, and performance improvement initiatives to maintain high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
• Ensure nutritional adequacy and patient care through strategic leadership and effective resource management.
• Provide strategic direction for purchasing and resource allocation within the department.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental performance metrics to drive operational excellence.
• Maintain food safety certifications and uphold standards for food safety and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise food safety and nutritional care aspects to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and implement policies for clinical services and food preparation.
• Oversee sanitation, safety practices, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership in staff education and professional development programs.
• Ensure efficient food preparation and distribution within the department.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance patient nutritional care standards.
• Manage purchasing and resource allocation to optimize departmental operations.
• Evaluate departmental performance and implement improvements where necessary.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian certification as per CMS standards mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nutrition and food service management.
• Preferred 3 years of experience in a similar leadership role.
• Food Safety Certification from an accredited organization required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry standards.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.