Director Of Food & Nutrition Services

Mount Sinai Medical Center Dietary Services Director

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates dietary services for patients, employees and customers. Develops and administers policies and procedures in conformance with the Medical Center directives and professional standards.
• Directs and maintains highest quality of catering services for patients, cafeteria, Founders Dining Room, and satellite feeding.
• Reviews menus and oversees the handling, storage and preparation of food, maintenance of equipment, records and sanitation in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Ensures that menus are nutritionally accurate for all groups and are consistent with Mount Sinai/Miami Heart Diet Manual standards.
• Ensures that all food is prepared, tasted, and served according to standardized recipes and procedures. Periodically checks preparation and food areas with Management and staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the purchasing, receiving, storage, and food production planning according to policy and procedures.
• Is responsible for the security of the food department areas as pertains to supplies, equipment and inventory.
• Ensures that clinical activities are in compliance with accrediting and licensing organizations at all times.
• Implements and promotes an effective quality improvement program. Follows up on the outcome through customer surveys, quality assessment log, patient comment cards, and hospital patient relation services. Responds and takes action in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Makes sure that all Food and Nutrition employees follow and reflect the Operational Excellence Standards.
• Motivates, develops and directs employees through department orientation, in-service education and monthly meetings.
• Reviews the Food and Nutrition Services requirements for food, supplies and equipment making sure they are available at all times.
• Implements financial policies, cost controls and budget reviews for the Food and Nutrition team. Utilizes resources to generate a high impact and remain within budget figures.
• Permanently promotes the creation of new Menus to improve existing options and increase customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, major in foods/nutrition/food service admin.
• Five years' experience as a Food Services Director in a Healthcare organization.

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!