Director, Food & Nutrition Services

Glens Falls Hospital • City of Glens Falls, NY

1d • $85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Director of Food and Nutrition Services and the Diabetes Education Program
is responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, financial,
programmatic and personnel activities for Food and Nutrition Services and
Diabetes Education Program. This includes establishing, meeting and continuously
monitoring the goals and objectives while maintaining alignment with the
strategic goals and objectives for Glens Falls Hospital. While the range of
duties and responsibilities is broad and varied, the position’s major
responsibility is directing the day-to-day operations, budgeting, financial
management, and human resource management. The Director works closely with a
variety of stakeholders, coordinating the activities of Food and Nutrition
services across the organization. The Director serves as the programmatic and
operational leader and is responsible to the Vice President, Clinical Services
and works closely with GFH Health employees and leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant subject area such as Nutrition, Dietetics, or Nutrition Education; master’s preferred.
• Five (5) years relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM®, CFPP®)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts and build teams.
• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to operate in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated innovative approach to problem resolution.
• Broad knowledge of modern health care administration practices and principles within a managed care environment and/or an academic medical center.
• Effective analytical ability in order to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and solve complex problems and issues.
• Demonstrated effective managerial and administrative leadership of clinical operations
• Knowledge of principles and techniques used in negotiation as applied to service contracts and equipment purchasing.
• Effective organizational, planning and project management abilities.
• Experience in financial and programmatic presentations.
• Ability to function independently and deal with multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence.
• Effective leadership abilities: Ability to implement change in a positive, sensitive and forward- thinking manner Planning and problem solving Developing goals and objectives, and establishing priorities Inspires confidence, appropriate risk taking and achievement of high standards Self-starter with a willingness to try new ideas Positive, can-do attitude coupled with a sense of urgency Good judgment and ability to act decisively at the right time Ability to effect collaborative and promote teamwork Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction including employees, patients, and visitors

Nice To Haves

• Prior management experience, food industry experience, clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Departmental Leader:
• Financial Manager:
• Administrative Leader:
• Resource Manager:

What This Job Offers

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