Director of Food and Nutrition

Select Medical; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Paid time off

Medical + vision + dental

401(k) retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ, seeks a Director of Food and Nutrition to lead the department, oversee menu planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality patient-focused nutrition services in an inpatient setting.

The position requires a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and at least five years in a management capacity within Food and Nutrition. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition is required.
• Five or more years in a management capacity in a Food and Nutrition department/food service administration.
• Thorough knowledge of food products and service, operations, staffing, handling, storage and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the Food & Nutrition department operations, including food service and nutritional care to promote patient care and service quality.
• Plans, organizes and implements department policies and procedures.
• Manages menu planning, staffing, development, training and evaluation of systems and processes to achieve department goals.
• Ensures compliance with standard practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Food service operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition

Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: Kessler Institute for RehabilitationPosition: Director of Food and NutritionLocation: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

Schedule: FulltimeCompensation: $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 to best 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.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

Director of Food & Nutritionmanages 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

• 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.
• Initiates, schedules, directs and controls the daily operation of the Food and Nutrition Department through supervision of clinical nutrition and service staff.
• Ensures menu compliance with modified and therapeutic diets.
• Supervises and instructs Food and Nutrition supervisors and clinical staff in floor visits, screening and calorie counts.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with major studies in food and nutrition
• Current and valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Current state Dietitian licensure/certification, if required by state
• Five or more years in a management capacity in a Food and Nutrition department/food service administration
• Thorough knowledge of food products and service, operations, staffing, handling, storage and regulatory requirements

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans