Director of Food and Nutrition
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Job overview
Select Medical is hiring a Director of Food and Nutrition. The Director of Food and Nutrition at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation oversees department operations, including food service and nutritional care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and exemplary customer service while supporting staff development and regulatory compliance.
Key focus areas include Manages and coordinates department operations including food service and nutritional care., Plans, organizes and implements department policies and procedures., and Directs daily operation of the Food and Nutrition Department through supervision of staff..
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Food And Nutrition, Registered Dietitian Registration, and State Dietitian Licensure. Important skills include Menu Planning, Staff Management, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Nutrition Supervision, Food Service Operations, and Training And Development.
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Overview
Hospital Name: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Position: Director of Food and Nutrition
Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Schedule: Fulltime
Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 (based on years of experience)
Must have a valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tobest 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.
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Start Strong : Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
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Recharge & Refresh : Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
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Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision,employee assistance program (EAP),and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
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Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
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Your 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
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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.
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Initiates, schedules, directs and controls the daily operation of the Food and Nutrition Department through supervision of clinical nutrition and service staff.
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Ensures menu compliance with modified and therapeutic diets.
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Supervises and instructs Food and Nutrition supervisors and clinical staff in floor visits, screening and calorie counts.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree with major studies in food and nutrition
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Current and valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
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Current state Dietitian licensure/certification, if required by state
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Five or more years in a management capacity in a Food and Nutrition department/food service administration
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Thorough knowledge of food products and service, operations, staffing, handling, storage and regulatory requirements
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Location : Location US-NJ-West Orange
Job ID 377614
Position Type Full Time
Experience (Years) 5
Category Dietary/Food Services - Dietary
Company Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)
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