Position: Director, Nutrition and Operational Support Services, for ARAMARK

Director, Nutrition and Operational Support Services, for ARAMARK Correctional Services provide leadership, nutrition and operational support for a specific region of the country. This includes designing customized menu solutions for government contracts to be cost competitive, nutritionally appropriate and meet contract specifications. This requires partnering with both sales and operations at the Region, District and unit level to accomplish business objectives. This position sets standards for quality assurance and operational requirements to meet regulatory agency standards and client needs. Serves as a resource to both clients and ARAMARK staff on operational, medical diet needs, and supply chain management in order to meet contractual obligations. Assists with training related to nutrition and operational support to ensure execution of systems and process. Duties include, but are not limited to: planning, coordinating and managing all nutrition activities for a specific region while complying with the standards established by ARAMARK, regulatory agencies and our clients; developing cost effective nutrition programs; maintaining policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to individuals. Travel is required.

The Director, Nutrition and Operational Support Services reports to the Vice President, Nutrition and Operational Support Services. The compensation package for this position includes a base salary and annual management incentive bonus target.

Qualifications
Candidates are required to be a Registered Dietitian, licensed in the state of Illinois with a minimum of five years experience. Previous leadership and operations management experience is required. Ability to lead and execute programs, work effectively with others and manage personnel. Ability to build strong relationships and effectively communicate with clients, multiple levels of management, ARAMARK sales, operations and support staff. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to accurately and efficiently utilize a food production computer system.

P&L experience is a must, coupled with multi-unit operations experience.