About the Nutrition Services Department at Bingham Healthcare Join Bingham Healthcare's Nutrition Services Department and lead a team dedicated to providing top-notch culinary experiences that nourish our patients, staff, and community. As the Director of Nutrition Services, you will oversee essential operations, ensuring that our patient meals meet the highest standards of nutrition and safety across our critical access hospital, skilled nursing facility, and birthing hospital. You'll direct the operations of the Garden Cafe, a popular spot where employees, visitors, and the public enjoy fresh, delicious meals daily, and our deli in the Medical Office Building, known for its made-to-order sandwiches. Additionally, our department offers catering services for meetings and fulfills special requests, ensuring that events and conferences are supported with exceptional food offerings. In this leadership role, you will have the opportunity to drive quality improvement initiatives and implement innovative nutritional programs. Your expertise and guidance will be crucial in enhancing our food services operations, supporting a healthy work environment, and contributing to the well-being of our community. If you're passionate about nutrition and looking to make a significant impact, we invite you to bring your vision and leadership to Bingham Healthcare. Purpose of the Job The Director of Nutrition Services is responsible for directing and managing the entire Nutrition Services Department, including patient and staff food services, cafeteria and catering operations, nutrition education, and support personnel. This role is crucial in ensuring that Bingham Healthcare's nutrition services meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. Key Responsibilities * Leadership and Management: * Direct and manage all operations within the Nutrition Services Department, including the cafeteria, catering, patient food services, and kitchen staff. * Provide effective leadership and guidance to staff in goal setting, problem-solving, and resource management. * Define performance objectives and assess staff competence in a timely manner. * Demonstrate a commitment to a healthy work environment by modeling desired behaviors and encouraging those in others. * Collaborate with other departments to create systems, solve problems, and resolve issues impacting departmental and organizational goals. * Operational Excellence: * Plan, organize, and direct activities to provide a comprehensive food services program, including regular and special diets, in accordance with accepted standards of sanitation and safety. * Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, meeting all applicable regulatory requirements. * Direct the maintenance of all required records and compilation of reports, both technical and administrative. * Financial and Resource Management: * Develop and monitor departmental budgets, report variances, and submit capital requests to appropriate authorities. * Demonstrate fiscal accountability for departmental resources, achieving outcomes within allocated resources. * Develop and implement new nutritional programs, incorporating quality improvement and patient satisfaction data into departmental goals. * Communication and Community Engagement: * Communicate Bingham Healthcare's mission, vision, and values, as well as departmental goals, to all staff. * Engage with internal contacts, including patients, providers, staff, volunteers, and visitors, as well as external contacts, such as vendors, community agencies, and regulatory agencies. Job Requirements * Minimum Education: * Bachelor's or master's degree in food and nutrition, dietetics. * Completion of a recognized dietetics internship program. * Minimum Work Experience: * Five or more years of progressively responsible nutrition services administrative experience. * Required Licenses/Certifications: * Current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. * Current licensure through the Idaho State Board of Medicine. * Active membership in the American Dietetics Association is strongly recommended. * Participation in seminars, workshops, and self-study programs to fulfill CPEU requirements through the CDR. * Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: * Demonstrates effective management and supervisory principles. * Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing food service. * Strong communication skills and the ability to demonstrate hospital values consistently. * Basic computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Contacts * Supervises: * Approximately 26 direct reports. * Patient Populations Served: * Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics. * Internal Contacts: * Patients, Providers, Staff, Volunteers, and Visitors. * External Contacts: * Patients, Providers, Vendors, Community Agencies and Advocates, and Regulatory Agencies. Mental and Emotional Requirements * Ability to handle multiple priorities and make decisions under pressure. * Capacity to manage stress, anger, fear, and hostility appropriately. * Effective collaboration and independent work in close proximity to others. Leadership Competencies * Communicate the organization's vision and values to staff effectively. * Provide leadership in goal setting, problem-solving, and resource management. * Demonstrate fiscal accountability and achieve outcomes within allocated resources. * Embrace and manage change, fostering the same in others. * Incorporate quality improvement and patient satisfaction data into departmental goals. Essential Functions * Oversee Nutrition Services operations, ensuring compliance with accepted standards of sanitation and safety. * Direct maintenance of records and compilation of reports. * Ensure departmental excellence in service delivery, meeting regulatory requirements. * Develop performance goals with staff to promote productivity and professional growth. * Assist in budget preparation and implementation, monitoring expenditures and reporting variances. Standards of Employment * Uphold and demonstrate the facility's core values daily. * Comply with patient rights, corporate compliance plans, and safety policies. * Maintain confidentiality of hospital and patient information. * Attend mandatory education programs and staff meetings, participating in committees as required.