Director of Food and Nutrition

Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation, Inc.; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Generous PTO & Paid Sick Time

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental

Company-matching 401(k) retirement

Life and disability protection

Team of 44,000+ employees

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. in West Orange, NJ is seeking a Director of Food & Nutrition. This fulltime role oversees day-to-day operations, menu planning, and clinical nutrition services to support optimal patient care.

The position requires an RD with leadership experience, state licensure as needed, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and team development. We offer strong benefits and growth opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise daily operation of the Food and Nutrition Department.
• Oversee menu planning and diet compliance.
• Supervise Food and Nutrition supervisors and clinical staff in floor visits and calorie counts.
• Develop, train, and evaluate systems and processes to meet department goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Menu planning

Staff management

Training and evaluation

Clinical nutrition

Dietary regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

State licensure/certification (as required)

Job description

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 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

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

• 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.

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