Director of Nutrition and Food Services 131 West 25th Street - BRC : Job Details

ABOUT BRC:

BRC is among the most comprehensive, effective, and fastest growing agencies in NYC serving homeless New Yorkers. With a nearly $200 million budget and 1500 employees, BRC has 29 programs throughout the New York City area that work together to form a seamless continuum of caring and effective services to meet all a client's needs. We employ a holistic approach, helping clients achieve health, wellness, and economic self-sufficiency, offering an array of housing and services for more than 10,000 of New York's neediest residents. BRC has an entrepreneurial culture with a track record of innovation. BRC is highly successful and has been recognized for it. BRC was presented with the Community Impact Award at the New York Housing Conference 45th Annual Awards, recognizing BRC's Homestretch Housing project, Landing Road. Staff at BRC works together collaboratively to address some of the greatest social challenges of our city and does so using a compassionate and respectful approach. In our most recent survey, 95% of our employees said they would recommend BRC as a good place to work. For more information about BRC, please see our website at BRC.org.

HOURS:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

• Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 5:30pm

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Nutrition and Food Services to join our team. As the Director, you will oversee all aspects of food services and nutrition programs within our organization. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of nutrition and food services are provided to our clients and patients. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for nutrition and a desire to make a difference in the health and well-being of others.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement nutrition programs and services to meet the needs of our clients across all agency programs including contracted food services and in-house food services.
• Plan menus consistent with New York City Food Standards.
• Create, update and maintain food service standards. Provide guidance and coaching and effectiveness monitoring for food service standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and food service regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Programs and the Chief Medical Officer and VP Nursing to develop and implement effective nutrition and food service strategies inclusive of medical dietary needs, cultural dietary needs, and allergy mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of nutrition and food service programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure the availability of quality food and nutrition products and disseminate that program to food service programs agencywide.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all food service compliance reporting and ensure requirements are followed.
• Provide support and professional development opportunities for all staff assigned through the development, monitoring and maintenance of performance goals and objectives.
• Mentor and coach food service staff as required. Collaborate with site directors for growth opportunities for the staff.
• Assist in hiring and training staff.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field
• Experience with New York City Food Standards
• Proven experience in a leadership role within the nutrition and food services field
• Strong knowledge of nutrition principles and guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
• Proficiency in computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office and nutrition analysis software
• Experience working in a healthcare or food service setting is preferred, but not required
• TB Clearance required.

Preferred:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
• Experience working in mental health, substance abuse or intellectual disability setting.

MAKE AN IMPACTAre you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

BENEFITS

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including: