Director Of Food Services

We seek a Director of Food Services to join our team in the Boston Area.

As the Director of Food Services, you will oversee and manage Food and Nutrition operations at two units for a world-renowned hospital system in the Boston area.

and Responsibilities

• Ensure proper food and physical safety and sanitation
• Plan, organize and direct the work of team members engaged in storing, preparing and serving food for patients, team members, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as necessary
• Review and evaluate existing operational methods and procedures of food and nutrition services program for effectiveness and efficiency, initiating changes as necessary to ensure compliance with Federal, State and County laws, rules and regulations, and the rules and procedures of hospital accrediting bodies.
• Maintain and foster positive and professional working relationships within the assigned healthcare account and throughout the company.
• Participate in developing and adhering to policies and procedures that direct clinical services, food preparation, distribution and service, purchasing, sanitation, safety practices, performance improvement and team member education and development.
• Develop and implement cost-effective systems throughout the department
• Uphold the level of food quality that is required
• Oversee the food safety and nutritional care aspects of the food and nutrition services department to ensure full compliance with Federal, State and other regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Possess the ability to supervise and train team members, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
• Required to follow and give written and verbal instructions
• Ability to comprehend and guide others in understanding guest service principles as they relate to food production and the flow of the food service operation
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive management experience in an acute care hospital food service setting
• High School Diploma or equivalent with the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend to communicate with fellow team members, clients and patients
• Must have a basic understanding of diet principles; must extensively understand food preparation and cooking methods

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE