Food Services Director - Healthcare jobs in Tennessee

Food Services Director - Healthcare directs and oversees food service for patients, employees, and visitors in a healthcare environment. Develops, manages, and maintains food service policies and procedures in accordance with administrative directives and professional standards. Being a Food Services Director - Healthcare develops menus and oversees the handling, preparation, and storage of food. Oversees equipment maintenance, record keeping and all sanitation activities. Additionally, Food Services Director - Healthcare requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Food Services Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Food Services Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Contract Director Food and Nutrition Services
  • HCA Healthcare
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Description

    This position is incentive eligible.

    Introduction

    Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Dir Strategic Sourcing you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

    Benefits

    HealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
    • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
    • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
    • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
    • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
    • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
    • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
    • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
    • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
    • Colleague recognition program
    • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
    • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

    Learn more about Employee Benefits

    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

    Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Dir Strategic Sourcing where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

    Job Summary and Qualifications

    Responsible for negotiating industry leading national agreements for the group purchasing organization in the Food and Nutrition products and services area for HealthTrust and CoreTrust. This position is expected to secure and expand industry leading financial value across multiple client specific engagements. Mandatory key competencies include strategy development, negotiations, financial analysis, communications, planning, decision making, project management, customer relations, presentation development and delivery and Food and Nutrition subject matter expertise.

    The Director will update and advise management and clients on assigned contracting projects as part of client specific contracting. The Director will coordinate with various internal organizations including GPO operations; sales & marketing, legal and financial departments as well as member boards in performance of day to day duties. Responsibilities also include the development and execution of contract goals for the assigned projects. Candidates will demonstrate expert knowledge and experience with managing total cost of ownership factors for Food and Nutrition related contracting. This individual will also foster relationships across multiple stakeholders including customers, suppliers, boards and internal groups.

    What you will do in this role:

    • Ability to independently plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories in the Food & Nutrition space, with minimal oversight.
    • Strong understanding of the Food & Nutrition space with an aptitude to learn the specific product categories assigned and how end-users interface with the products.
    • Understanding of master food distribution suppliers, contracts, pricing structures and critical service elements is necessary. Further understanding of distribution processes, prime and regional programs and direct manufacturer contracting is needed.
    • Develops the contract strategy, formulates a clear vision and articulates steps to achieve the negotiation objectives.
    • The individual must work closely with customer IDNs (clinicians, physicians, and high-level executives) to develop a strategy that aligns with customer needs/requirements, and meets objectives of the group-purchasing organization. The strategy must be presented and approved by HealthTrust senior leadership. 
    • Strategies must contemplate a variety of complex considerations. Individual must develop a strategy that manages and hedges risk to achieve the desired outcome. The individual must be adept at reading situations and adapting strategies or negotiations as necessary throughout the sourcing process.
    • Thorough understanding and accountability for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. Including market research, bid preparation, RFI, Strategy Development & Validation, RFP, Contract Negotiations, and contract launch.
    • CAP category strategies and final awards must be presented and validated by customer-led Advisory Boards and a customer-led, executive-level Supply Chain Board.
    • Individuals board presentations must be well prepared, concise, and articulated clearly. Individual must consistently deliver a dynamic presentation that captures the audiences attention and delivered with enthusiasm/passion. Individual must be able to guide the audience to the desired end result.
    • Oversee supplier relationship during the sourcing process. Participate in supplier business reviews and review new products/technologies as they arise in assigned categories.
    • Build strong relationships with senior level supplier contacts.
    • Facilitate conversations with internal functional team during project kick-off to gather feedback, opinions, and alignment of resource needs to meet contracting initiative timelines
    • Communication of bid process, negotiation status, agreement on terms, financial proposal concerns and other matters with supplier and internal team
    • Engaging customers through one-on-one conversations to articulate business strategy and resolve customer specific issues/concerns with contracting strategy or outcome.
    • Resolve supplier and/or customer issues, as escalated by Portfolio Specialist.
    • Maintain strong customer relationships and build trust and respect by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Customers are internal and external.
    • Work with HealthTrust audit team to assist and facilitate engagement and finalization of audit projects.

    What qualifications you will need:

    • Accredited College Bachelor’s degree required. Masters Degree preferred, in Business or related field.
    • 7 years of experience in negotiation and management of contracts.
    • Ideal candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing and negotiating a variety of contracts in the Food and Nutrition space.
    • Experience with other commercial categories outside Food a plus.

    25% Travel Required

    HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcares strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

    "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

    If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Dir Strategic Sourcing opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Food Service Director
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Tazewell, TN FULL_TIME
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we hav...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Food Service Director
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • JAMESTOWN, TN OTHER
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we have...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Nursing Services
  • Diversicare Healthcare Services
  • Ridge, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: 2023-54835 Type: Regular Full-Time Location Name: Diversicare of Oak Ridge Shift: Days Address: 100 Elmhurst Drive Location: US-TN-Oak Ridge OverviewSmile, You’ve Found Us!*Director of Nursing...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Food Services Director
  • Five Star Senior Living
  • Springfield, TN FULL_TIME
  • The OpportunityWe are looking for a Dining Service Director to join our team. The Dining Service Director has the responsibility for leading the dining service team members toward client satisfaction ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Director of Food and Nutrition Services
  • CareRite Centers
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Director of Food and Nutrition Services Director of Food and Nutrition Services Summary: The Director of Food and Nutrition Services will: Manage and coordinate the day to day food service operation; ...
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Food Service Director
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • SAINT ALBANS, VT
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Director - Hospitality / Culinary / Management
  • Benchmark Senior Living LLC
  • Food Service Director - Hospitality / Culinary / Management in Ridgefield, CT at Benchmark Senior Living **Location:** *...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Director
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Kingston, MA
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Director
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • FAIRMONT, WV
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Director
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • STOW, OH
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Director
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • STREETSBORO, OH
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 3/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Director
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • BLOOMINGTON, IN
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 2/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Director
  • Aramark
  • Moline, IL
  • Job Description The Food Service Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing dining solut...
  • 2/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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