FNS Director

Overview

Job Number: Progress on your Journey to success! ECLARO is currently recruiting for a FNS Director in the Chicago, IL area for one of our clients. ECLARO’s client is a leading provider of healthcare workforce software and solutions. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

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.
• Monitor the financials monthly to achieve budget goals.
• Define staffing needs (number of team member and specific competencies) for accomplishing the defined objectives and meeting the responsibilities of the department.
• Oversees the HR functions (hiring, onboarding, staff development and completion of performance appraisal, etc.) consistent with Client's diversity program.
• 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.
• Monitors the professional activities of Food and Nutrition Services staff members.
• Assures eligibility and compliance with accrediting 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 programming, quality food offerings, and organized events.
• Works with the Executive Director of Support Services to develop and drive the campus vision for food and nutrition services.

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
• 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.

Pay and Schedule

Pay Rate: $63.33/Hour

Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00); Duration: 1 week

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

Contact

Claudine Pamaranglas

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.