Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital
In partnership with Select Medical
Henderson, NV
Director of Food & Nutrition
Position Summary
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