AdventHealth University

Director Nutritional Services

AdventHealth University$83K — $155K *
Ocala, FL 34472In-Person
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of food service operational management experience
  • Thorough knowledge of Nutrition Services including clinical, retail, and patient services
  • Effective leadership and coaching skills
  • Strong financial management capabilities with experience in budgeting and inventory control
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other scheduling software
  • Excellent communication skills for articulating complex information
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Mentor management teams to foster leadership and engagement
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery
  • Lead strategic planning for Nutrition Services alignment with goals
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets and financial performance
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

1500 SW 1ST AVE

City:

OCALA

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34471

Job Description:

  • Mentor and support management teams by fostering leadership development, driving employee engagement, and building a culture of accountability and excellence.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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:
  • ServSafe - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR National Registry of Food Safety Professionals - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR StateFoodSafety - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Learn2Serve - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Responsible Training - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR AAA Food Handler - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR WFSO-USA - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR FoodSafePal - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR EduClasses - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR MyFoodServiceLicense - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Trust20 - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Always Food Safe - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Userve - Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) [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

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.
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