Director Nutritional Services

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Mentor and support management teams by fostering leadership development, driving employee engagement, and building a culture of accountability and excellence.

• Collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery, promote innovation, and support community engagement initiatives.

• Lead strategic planning and operational oversight for all areas of Nutrition Services, including patient care, clinical nutrition, retail, and catering, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital planning, and financial performance, optimizing resources while maintaining high standards of service and compliance.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards across facilities, including adherence to accreditation requirements and federal, state, and local guidelines.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of the multi-faceted Nutritional Services organization including expertise in clinical, retail, patient services, food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. [Required]

• Strong leadership, supervisory, management, organization, and coaching skills to oversee leaders and manage teams within the department effectively. [Required]

• Ability to understand and interpret statistical and financial data used to manage finances for the facility, set productivity and capital budgets, and measure success for the organization. Strong financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills are required. [Required]

• Effective computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Suite, scheduling software, and CBORD computerized software program. [Required]

• Excellent customer service skills alongside effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms to all levels of staff. [Required]

• Displays and promotes positive support of the Organization’s Mission and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. [Required]

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, indicating a broader communication reach. [Preferred]

• Knowledge of food service operations and Clinical Dietetics in the healthcare setting is preferred, denoting a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional needs and operational dynamics within a hospital. [Preferred]

• Bachelor's [Required]

• Master's [Preferred]

• in a relevant field

• 8+ years of direct food service operational management experience with budgeting, inventory control and purchasing [Required]

• Experience as Clinical Dietitian in a hospital setting [Preferred]

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement:-

• Bachelors degree and 8+ years of experience OR

• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience OR

• High School Grad or Equivalent and 12+ years of experience.

• ServSafe – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR National Registry of Food Safety Professionals – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR StateFoodSafety – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Learn2Serve – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Responsible Training – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR AAA Food Handler – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR WFSO-USA – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR FoodSafePal – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR EduClasses – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR MyFoodServiceLicense – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Trust20 – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Always Food Safe – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Userve – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) [Required]

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) [Preferred]

• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) [Preferred] OR Licensed Dietitian (LD) [Preferred] OR Certified Dietitian (CD) [Preferred]

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.