Division Director Food and Nutrition Services

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Division Director Food and Nutrition Services opening with HealthTrust Supply Chain today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HealthTrust Supply Chain, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Division Director Food and Nutrition Services for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Assumes responsibility for all aspects of Food & Nutrition services and ensures a high level of customer service and patient satisfaction of Food & Nutrition Services. Oversees all food service-related activities, including: patient foodservice, retail, cafeteria, catering, and other foodservice, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all hospital-related activities. Reports to Division Director of Food & Nutrition Services and assigned hospital senior leader. Works collaboratively with Market Clinical Nutrition Manager to administer clinical program and supervise clinical staff within department.

• Twenty-four-hour responsibility and accountability for foodservice operations, assuring safe, quality, efficient food handling, preparation and service of food for all customer groups.
• Actively monitors budget for area and evaluates expenditure on a regular basis. Initiates recommendations to ensure department is operating within budget. Utilizes company systems and vendors to ensure appropriate monitoring and control of inventory and supplies. Optimizes use of supplies, equipment and services, ensuring a high level of clinical care at the lowest cost. Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising quality or the services delivered.
• Utilizes company systems and division processes to monitor and control key performance indicators, including cost per volume, productivity standards, contract compliance, patient satisfaction, employee engagement, retail margin management, patient service utilization and complimentary service utilization.
• Involves staff at all levels in collaborative process, assuring all aspects of operation meet division, facility and regulatory standards. Assures provision of quality services by maintaining appropriate resources, staffing levels, competency of staff, maintenance/ and performance of equipment, instrumentation calibration, physical space, and training and education of staff. Fosters effective collaboration between departments and other services to ensure an integrated approach in providing services to meet the needs of the patients served. Models, fosters and drives a patient focused culture through ensuring service excellence "must haves" are practiced and hardwired within assigned areas.
• Applies the principles of continuous quality improvement in delivery of services, through measuring, assessment and monitoring of FANS processes and systems. Continuously evaluates work process and design; understands role in ensuring performance improvement, productivity, and service delivery to meet stakeholder needs. Develops, implements and monitors performance improvement plans to ensure compliance and address performance improvement opportunities.
• Takes ownership and demonstrates service excellence principles in all interactions with the patient, physician and others. Supports and recognizes physicians as an important customer. Ensures patient's safety, dignity and privacy at all times. Actively supports facility community efforts, and represents the hospital in the community through participation in community organizations, agencies, speaker bureaus etc. Promotes a professional image and acts as an ambassador inside and outside the organization.
• Provides leadership of the Food and Nutrition Service function, services and programs. Demonstrates accountability for maintaining and monitoring utilization of resources, physical space, equipment, department protocols, equipment, standards, policies, and practices.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Foodservice Management, Nutrition, Finance, Business Management, Healthcare Administration or similar - Required
• Master’s Level degree - Preferred
• Experience in hospital foodservice with 3-5 years management experience - Required
• Knowledge of foodservice activities and duties, terminology and nomenclature.

Required Licenses, Certifications, & Training:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) in lieu of degree, with additional experience - Preferred
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent - Preferred

• Registered Dietitian with state licensure - Preferred

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Division Director Food and Nutrition Services opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.