Director, Wellness

**Unique Position- Great Opportunity !!**

Sodexo is seeking a Wellness Director for Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.  The ideal candidate will be the face of the Wellness program and have oversight at the garden center at the hospital.  The ideal candidate will have an integral role of collaborating with the hospital leadership to create a vision for the hospital garden wellness program.  In addition, this position will lead wellness initiatives around campus.  Candidate must be very comfortable facilitating meetings, collaborating with higher level executives and executing programs. 

Position Summary:

Provides direction, development, and business strategy, and deployment of leading-edge nutrition and wellness programs including management and oversight of a garden producing fruits and vegetables on client’s hospital campus in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).  Is responsible for deployment of national Nutrition and Wellness Brand Standards within area of accountability.

Garden Management Responsibilities: 50% (in person)

• Create a crop plan to meet the goals and objectives of the garden
• Daily monitoring during growing season (irrigation, weed and pest management) and seasonal needs (opening and closing the garden)
• Vegetable, herb and flower planting/cultivation, harvesting and distributing

• Manage the garden budget and measure/report outcomes
• Manage volunteers – individuals and teams
• Meet regularly with iLEAD garden founders for ongoing collaboration on education goals

Key Duties:

• Support Operating teams through bringing awareness of and monitoring of compliance with Regulatory Agency requirements related to Nutrition Services aspects of the Food Service Operations and onsite garden management.
• Provides information, monitors, and educates operations teams of current Sodexo and industry Wellness program information and practices to support implementation and effective programs in the operations.
• Keeps abreast of current and new innovation industry trends.
• Collaborates with client leadership teams related to account development regarding the Sodexo Wellness program for patient/residents, retail operations, and integration into the client overall population wellness strategy.
• In collaboration with hospital leadership develops the mission and vision of the hospital campus garden

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience with Horticulture (gardening)
• Have Strong presentation skills
• Have A collaboration skillset
• Forward thinking mentality
• Be well versed on culinary trends   

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's degree in dietetics, food management, or related field

Minimum Management Experience - 1 year

Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years of experience in clinical management in outpatient services