Director of Food and Nutrition

Overview Hospital Name: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position: Director of Food and NutritionLocation: 201 Pleasant Hill Road Chester, NJ 07930Schedule: FulltimeCompensation: $90,000 - $115,000 (based on years of experience)Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our settingRecharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balanceYour Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team membersInvest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team membersYour Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Director of Food & Nutrition manages and coordinates operations of the department including food service and nutritional care to promote optimal patient care while providing exemplary customer service. Plans, organizes and implements department policies and procedures. Performs multiple responsibilities including but not limited to menu planning, staff management, development, training and evaluation of systems and processes to achieve department goals. Assures compliance with standard practices and regulatory requirements. May supervise the operation of the Gift Shop.Specific Duties Ensures that direct reports have received upon hire and continue to receive throughout employment the training, information and support to accomplish departmental objectives and meet job requirements. Initiates, schedules, directs and controls the daily operation of the Food and Nutrition Department through supervision of clinical nutrition and service staff.Ensures menu compliance with modified and therapeutic diets. Supervises and instructs Food and Nutrition supervisors and clinical staff in floor visits, screening and calorie counts. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with major studies in food and nutritionCurrent and valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Current state Dietitian licensure/certification, if required by stateFive or more years in a management capacity in a Food and Nutrition department/food service administration Thorough knowledge of food products and service, operations, staffing, handling, storage and regulatory requirements Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/VeteransJob SummaryJob ID: 377613Position Type: Full TimeExperience (Years): 3Category: Dietary/Food Services - DietaryCompany: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Welkind (Chester)