Assistant Director of Food and Nutritional Services

Bothwell Regional Health Center•Sedalia, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Food and Nutritional Services is a Management position. The Assistant Director of Food and Nutritional Services supports the Director in overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of safe, high-quality food and nutrition services across the hospital and affiliated clinics. This role ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards, federal and state regulations, and hospital policies, while promoting patient-centered care and operational efficiency in a rural healthcare environment. This position implements and recommends changes to improve and promote departmental effectiveness, productivity, and quality for areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Strong leadership and management
Excellent communication and interpersonal
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Experience in food service operations
Ability to manage budgets and track expenses
Knowledge of various software used in food service and clinical operations
An advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in foods, nutrition, or food service administration is preferred
Must be a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or must become certified within 18 months.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in Food Service Leadership/ Management.
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
Works to resolve conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and team member.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgement, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally, and to improve one’s skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and oversight for the patient and café services.
Supervise and mentor staff, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Provide ongoing education and competency assessments for staff in food safety, infection control, and patient-centered service.
Support strategic initiatives to improve service delivery, cost efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
Ensures adherence to regulatory standards, including federal, state, and TJC accrediting agencies, while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
Assists the director with documentation, audits, and corrective action plans to ensure readiness for accreditation surveys.
Assist in budget development, monitoring expenses, and optimizing resource utilization.
Oversees the ordering of food/supplies, tracking expenses, and payroll activities.
Assists the director in interviewing, hiring, and training team members.
Assists the director in establishing performance standards and department policy and procedures.
Ensure appropriate, therapeutic diets are provided in alignment with physician orders.
Participates interdepartmentally in quality assurance activities to continuously improve the overall quality of patient care.
Participates in/leads patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and department in-services.
Other duties as assigned.