DIRECTOR- NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICES - NUTRITIONAL SERVICES

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Medford Hospital in Medford, WI is seeking a DIRECTOR - NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICES to join our DIETARY team!

The Nutritional Services Director is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operations of the Nutrition Services Departments (including kitchen, cafeteria, and Crosswalk Café and Gifts). The director ensures compliance with patient care quality standards by working collaboratively with the Dietician and other medical staff as relates to the nutritional care to patients/residents by assessing nutritional status, planning intervention based on findings, and teaching patients the necessary nutritional information for optimum health. The director maintains performance improvement activities within the department. The director assures competency of all department and contracted personnel. The director maintains efficient and effective department operations while requiring compliance with all JCAHO, state, federal and hospital/local regulatory agencies.

HOURS: Full-time or 1.0 FTE; 80 hours bi-weekly; Day Shift

Experience/Qualifications:

Required Education: Knowledge of nutritional standards and procedures normally acquired through completion of an Associated Degree in an applicable field. Completion and certificate of approved Food Service Sanitation Course and Food Manager Service Certification (or completion within six months of hire) or Registered Dietitian.

Preferred Education: Bachelor Degree in Management, Business or Related field

Preferred Experience: Minimum of two years leadership experience responsible for department operations

Required Experience: Three or more years leadership experience in the Nutrition Services field

Desired Abilities, Skill and Knowledge:

• Demonstrates creativity and initiative in job.
• Contributes, develops, supports and/or carries out new ideas and methods in cooperation with co-workers and supervisors.
• Is self-motivated.
• Demonstrates support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving departmental and organizational goals.
• Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees.
• Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, with minimal supervision, and to exercise initiative and judgment in analyzing, organizing, planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating work with others.
• Adheres to strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited.
• Ability to project a positive role model.
• Results orientated - produces outcomes consistent with strategic plan
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Critical thinking skills
• Facilitates conflict management
• Strong fiscal responsibility
• Demonstrates a passion for customer service
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards. Strong leadership skills, including business planning, identifying and leading stakeholders, financial and staff performance, change management and being an inspirational force.
• Proven ability to effect positive change, improve systems of care and work, and work within complex systems of care.

Employee Benefits:

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Medford Hospital ranks among the TOP 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation as identified by iVantage Health Analytics! Aspirus Medford Hospital offers all the friendliness and flexibility of a 25-bed critical access hospital with the horsepower of a large healthcare system. Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics are in Taylor, Price, Clark and Marathon Counties. In addition to the hospital, residents of these counties have convenient access to our pharmacy, six primary care clinics, two therapy centers, a public fitness center, and our senior care services that include a skilled nursing home and assisted living. To learn more about Medford click the following link: Medford, Wisconsin .

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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