Director, Food and Nutrition

HCTHealthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

HCT seeks an experienced Interim Director of Food & Nutrition Services for hospital in the Chicago metroplex. The Director's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: The Director of food operations is responsible, either personally or through delegation, for the effective and efficient operation In order to meet revenue, expenses, employee engagement and customer satisfaction targets for the Food and Nutrition Services at the hospital and to provide support to the food leadership team. The Director's responsibilities encompass both intra and inter­ departmental functions including integrating the department services into the primary functions of the organization. Assures that both the food and nutritional needs of patients are provided for and effectively evaluated utilizing appropriate software to obtain menu selection, streamline production and analyze the nutrient content of the patient menu.

Requirements

• Education: Maseters of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition, Food Systems Management or Hospitality Management OR Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of relevant expereince.
• Certifications: RD/RDN preferred; CDM or certified executive chef considered but advanced degree strongly preferred. City of Chicago Sanitation Certification and Allergen Certification required within 4 months of hire
• Experience: 5 years or more of operations, financial management and leadership experience working in a fast paced food environment required.
• Computer Skills: Skills with database, application and Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• RD/RDN preferred
• CDM or certified executive chef considered but advanced degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• effective and efficient operation In order to meet revenue, expenses, employee engagement and customer satisfaction targets for the Food and Nutrition Services
• support to the food leadership team
• integrating the department services into the primary functions of the organization
• Assures that both the food and nutritional needs of patients are provided for and effectively evaluated utilizing appropriate software to obtain menu selection, streamline production and analyze the nutrient content of the patient menu

Benefits

• Expenses covered while on assignment include housing, airfare and rental car.
• Earn $2,000 for every candidate or position placement from your referral that HCT successfully places!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees