AdventHealth University

Dir, Nutritional Services

AdventHealth University$83K — $155K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; Master's preferred.
  • 8+ years of direct food service operational management experience, including budgeting and inventory control.
  • Thorough knowledge of Nutrition Services operations, including clinical and retail nutrition.
  • Strong leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, scheduling software, and CBORD computerized programs.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills; ability to simplify complex information.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor management teams to enhance leadership skills and improve employee engagement.
  • Collaborate with executives and multidisciplinary teams for service delivery enhancement.
  • Lead strategic planning and operational oversight for Nutrition Services.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets and optimize financial performance.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with health and safety standards across facilities.
  • Promote community engagement initiatives through innovative practices.
  • Support a culture of accountability and excellence within the organization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence and shape nutrition services through leadership development.
  • Engagement in community initiatives promoting health and wellness.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams including physicians and executive leadership.
  • Potential for growth in areas such as strategic planning and financial management.
  • Recognition of achievements through a culture that values accountability and excellence.
Full Job Description
Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

1055 SAXON BLVD

City:

ORANGE CITY

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32763

Job Description:

Mentor and support management teams by fostering leadership development, driving employee engagement, and building a culture of accountability and excellence. Other duties as assigned. Collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery, promote innovation, and support community engagement initiatives. Lead strategic planning and operational oversight for all areas of Nutrition Services, including patient care, clinical nutrition, retail, and catering, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital planning, and financial performance, optimizing resources while maintaining high standards of service and compliance. Ensure regulatory compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards across facilities, including adherence to accreditation requirements and federal, state, and local guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of the multi-faceted Nutritional Services organization including expertise in clinical, retail, patient services, food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. [Required]• Strong leadership, supervisory, management, organization, and coaching skills to oversee leaders and manage teams within the department effectively. [Required]• Ability to understand and interpret statistical and financial data used to manage finances for the facility, set productivity and capital budgets, and measure success for the organization. Strong financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills are required. [Required]• Effective computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Suite, scheduling software, and CBORD computerized software program. [Required]• Excellent customer service skills alongside effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms to all levels of staff. [Required]• Displays and promotes positive support of the Organization's Mission and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. [Required]• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, indicating a broader communication reach. [Preferred]• Knowledge of food service operations and Clinical Dietetics in the healthcare setting is preferred, denoting a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional needs and operational dynamics within a hospital. [Preferred]
Education:
• Bachelor's [Required]• Master's [Preferred]
Field of Study:
• in a relevant field

Work Experience:
• 8+ years of direct food service operational management experience with budgeting, inventory control and purchasing [Required]• Experience as Clinical Dietitian in a hospital setting [Preferred]
Additional Information:
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement:- Bachelors degree and 8+ years of experience OR - Associates degree and 10+ years of experience OR - High School Grad or Equivalent and 12+ years of experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
• Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) [Required]• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) [Preferred]
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) [Preferred] OR Licensed Dietitian (LD) [Preferred] OR Certified Dietitian (CD) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$83,699.48 - $155,693.55

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Learn more about AdventHealth University
Size
1,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at AdventHealth University

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Dir, Nutritional Services jobs: