FNS Director

Responsibilities

• Delivers operational performance by executing on Client's and regulatory agencies standards and programs.
• Continually monitors operations for areas of improvement, and completes assessments and develops necessary action plans to provide optimal food and nutrition services to patients, employees, and clients.
• Updates the department's policies and procedures.
• Works with the Executive Director to develop a strategic plan consistent with the RUMC mission, vision and values.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the resources and activities to accomplish the strategic plan.
• Assures that both the food and nutritional needs of patients are provided for and effectively evaluated utilizing appropriate software to obtain menu selection, streamline production and analyze the nutrient content of the patient menu.
• Develops an Emergency Preparedness plan to ensure safe food supply during an emergency crisis.
• Develops unit budgets, allocating resources to assure optimum operational functions identifying capital needs for effective and efficient operation.
• Maintains appropriate liaison with other medical center departments.
• Fosters Intradepartmental and interdepartmental communication through participation in regular meetings, town hall and staff meetings.
• Drives client and employee satisfaction with programs that meet or exceed customers' expectations.
• Regularly review customer's satisfaction data, evaluating and implementing new programs to achieve satisfaction targets.
• Maintains the professional activities of Food and Nutrition Services staff members.
• Assures eligibility and compliance with accreting agency standards.
• Actively engages Dietetic Internship students through teaching, precepting, and supporting research projects.
• Drives retail food program to grow revenue and ensure a variety of quality offerings in line with Client Mission, Values, and strategic plan.
• Oversees directly or through delegation the activities in the conference center/meeting rooms to ensure high level of programing, quality food offerings, and organized events.
• Works with the Executive Director of Support Services to develop and drives the campus vision for food and nutrition services.

Requirements

• Masters of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition, Food Systems Management, or Hospitality Management or a Bachelor's Degree with at least 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist Preferred
• City of Chicago Sanitation Certification and Allergen Certification required within 4 months of hire
• Five years or more years of operations, financial management, and leadership experience working in a fast paced food environment required.
• Self-directed, strong interpersonal skills (both verbal and written), excellent organizational skills, problem identification and solving skills, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to compile and summarize management reports and implement power point presentations required.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition, Food Systems Management, or Hospitality Management or a Bachelor's Degree with at least 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist Preferred

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills (both verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Problem identification and solving skills.
• Conflict resolution.
• Ability to compile and summarize management reports and implement power point presentations.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits: Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

Pay

$63.33/Hour

Schedule

Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00)

Contact

If interested, you may contact:
Claudine Pamaranglas
Claudine.Pamaranglas@eclaro.com
(332) 209-4547

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.