Assistant Director - Food and Nutrition Services - FT - Days - MHP

Memorial Healthcare • Pembroke, MA

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About The Position

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Directs the functional area's activities and resources of the Food and Nutrition Department to ensure alignment with Memorial Healthcare System.

Requirements

• Masters (Required)
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
• Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when required.
• Two (2) years of clinical nutrition or food service experience; healthcare management experience preferred.
• Additional Certification Information: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required for those individuals that are registered or have established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023.A minimum of a master’s degree is required for those seeking eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1, 2024.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).

Nice To Haves

• healthcare management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the clinical nutrition, patient services and culinary areas are following appropriate regulatory standards and policies; has complete oversight for the department's performance improvement plan and data analysis.
• Oversees complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing functions, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and disciplinary actions accordingly for the department.
• Develops and implements department operational goals; creates and implements policies and procedures consistent with the administrative, legal and ethical requirements and objectives of the organization.
• Analyzes production services, clinical systems and practices to provide leadership with decision support information.
• Assists with maintaining operational, strategic and capital budgets for the department. Responsible for pursuing and implementing cost savings initiatives and strategies.
• Responsible for complete departmental oversight in the absence of the Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager