Director Food and Nutrition Services

Introduction

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Director Food and Nutrition Services
where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our Chippenham
Hospital team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving
more lives in more ways. Share your resume today.

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health,
life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are dedicated to improving human life. Each year about five percent
of all U.S. hospital services happen at an HCA Healthcare facility. Be an
impact as a(an) Director Food and Nutrition Services where your passion for
leading and creativity are valued? We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director Food and Nutrition Services leads, directs and manages the
operations and activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department within
assigned hospital and hospital department/campus locations. Director provides
consistent, high-quality service in a sanitary environment while ensuring
State, Local, Federal and Joint Commission regulations, established policies
and procedures and department standards of performance are met.
What you will do in this role includes:

• Evaluates existing systems and processes, initiates change and improvements, and makes suggestions to upper management
• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with all current policies, procedures and regulatory standards (TJC, OSHA, EEOC and others) within all food and nutritional services areas Consistently demonstrates the organization’s commitment for and adherence to sound ethical business practices in accordance with the Corporate Integrity and Compliance Program, annual work plan and established policies and procedures
• Directs food production, ensure standardized recipes and production sheets, check food for flavor, temperature and appearance on a regular basis
• Leads, directs and manages the daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department encompassing but not limited to all patient and non-patient food service, employee cafeteria, doctor’s dining room, catering and floor stock.
• Prepares or directs preparation of department records as well as recurring and special reports and analyses indicating number and types of regular and therapeutic diets prepared, nutritional and caloric analyses of meals, food and labor costs, sanitation irregularities, menus, food production rates and so forth as required/requested.
• Ensures full and timely compliance with staff development to include training and education, competency assessment and performance reviews
• Provides for a well-trained and competent staff through supervision and coordination in relation to all departmental activities
• Leads others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives; provides meaningful coaching and mentoring to increase the capabilities of individuals and teams and drive employee engagement
• Responsible for staff performance and the accomplishment of departmental responsibilities in accord with corporate, hospital, department and safety policies and procedures to meet both company and regulatory requirements.
• Directs the purchase of supplies, food, equipment and other supplies to meet the needs of assigned hospital and hospital/department campus
• Manages department productivity to assigned goals and objectives to maximize operational efficiency, optimum use of resources and cost minimization
• Manages costs to achieve Net Spend per APD goals and objectives Produces and manage Department Budget to include accurate and timely GL coding
• Manages and maximize the compliance of HealthTrust contracted vendors

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Minimum of five years’ experience in managing food or hospitality services Required
• Knowledge of hospital and healthcare operations Preferred
• Knowledge of hospital and healthcare financial metrics Preferred
• Food Protection Management Certification (ServeSafe, NRFSP, Always Food Safe, Above Training, 360 Training, Prometric, etc.) Required
• Registered Dietician (RD) Preferred
• Licensed Dietician (LD) Preferred
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Preferred

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by
Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA
Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
> colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
> Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier
> tomorrow.”- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
> Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If this is the kind of dynamic growth opportunity that compels you, apply for
the Director Food and Nutrition Services role. We are interviewing apply
today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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