Events

New Membership Fee Schedule – April 1, 2012

2012 Fee Schedule

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Tour Buckhead’s State of the Art Meat Fabrication Plant!

Be part of the GNJSHFSA tour of one of the finest meat processing facilities in the United States,

Febrary 21, 2012 @ 1PM.

RSVP by Friday February 17th to

Michael at Buoncristiano.Michael@metrony.sysco.com

or

Daren at Lopusnak.Daren@metrony.sysco.com

Buckhead Beef Tour  [click for flyer]

 

 

 

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GNJSHFSA Donates $6,525 to the NJ Food Back

The Greater New Jersey Society for Healthcare Food Service Administration (GNJSHFSA) held its annual education seminar in mid November of 2011.  More than 200 healthcare food service professionals from the around the tri-state area were in attendance.   This single day event themed “Putting the Service Back into Food Service” boasted a food exhibition with over 50 vendors and a panel of prestigious guest speakers.

The agenda included insights from Paul King, Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director Magazine; Jim McGrody, Director of Food and Nutrition, REX healthcare and author of “What We Feed Our Patients”; T.J. Shier of Incentivize Solutions & p.o.d. training; Donna Boss of Boss Enterprises and John Lawn, Editor-in-Chief, Food Management magazine.

This event provided much more than just engaging and educating food service professionals.  All of the proceeds from the seminar were donated to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to help those less fortunate. The Food Bank graciously accepted the donation of $6,525 bringing the GNJSHFSA’s total donation to $16,525 in the past three years.

 

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GNJSHFSA 2012 Calendar of Events

Click to download – GNJSHFSA 2012 Calendar of Events

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A New Years Message from our New President

January 2, 2012

Dear Member:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope you had wonderful holiday season with your family and friends. As 2011 has now come to a close with the start of 2012, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to Joanne McMillian for her leadership and to the board at large for their support and initiative.

2012 promises to be a challenging year. Our focus this year will be navigating through the changes from healthcare reform, the economic environment and bolstering the resources to our members. This year, you will experience exciting monthly events such as networking opportunities, educational seminars, and of course, our fun events featuring a meatball cooking competition! Our website is now revitalized providing a robust forum for all members to use and benefit from. As we continue to advance technologically, we will streamline our communication and increase member engagement. I would invite all of you to visit the website at www.GNJSHFSA.com and browse around a bit. Keep an eye out for our upcoming calendar of events and our biannual newsletter.

The start of a new year also brings a reminder for the renewal of your membership to the biggest and best chapter in the nation, the Greater New Jersey Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators (GNJSHFSA). I can’t stress enough the benefits for you and your organization from being an active member. I would also encourage you to reach out to your colleagues and peers and share with them our great organization and the advantages of being a member.

*Please submit your application early and take advantage of this great organization and the first quarter events.

To kick off the year, all members are cordially invited to attend our installation dinner is at the Highlawn Pavilion on January 18, 2012. You still have time to sign up! Please check out our website for more information.

Remember to forward your membership dues per the attached application to Sharon Sachenski, Membership Chair.

Here’s to another successful year for the “Chapter with Attitude!”

Michael Atanasio
President 2012

Click to download a copy of this – 2012 President Membership Letter

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Your Invitation to the Installation Dinner – January 18th, 2012

Invitation to the Installation Dinner

 

Remember to RSVP by 1/13/12

To Michael Atanasio

908-522-2168

Michael.atanasio@atlantichealth.org

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DIRECTOR, HOSPITALITY AND NUTRITION SERVICES

DIRECTOR, HOSPITALITY AND NUTRITION SERVICES

EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125

JOB ID#8834

DESCRIPTION

Supervision and oversight of the Hospitality and Nutrition Services (HNS, aka Food Services) Department – cafeteria, patient services and catering – which includes budgetary responsibilities and oversight of approximately 30 people, a $2.1 MM budget and around 450 meal equivalents per day.  Must be able to ensure that all services, policies and procedures are in compliance with all local, state, federal and Joint Commission regulations.

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits including a valuable 403(b) match, 4 weeks vacation and tuition assistance.

Salaried, exempt position.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A Bachelors Degree, preferably with a Nutrition, Dietetics or Foods and Institutional Management major.
  • At least 3 years of people management experience.
  • Relevant experience that includes hospital cafeteria and patient service work as well as a working knowledge of all related local, state and federal guidelines.
  • For profit and/or union experience is preferred.

Temple University Health System is comprised of 3 hospitals including Episcopal Hospital which is licensed under Temple University Hospital has 118 beds, a Crisis Response Center, and an ED that sees over 49,000 patients per year.  We have made a commitment to making patient-centered care as important as providing the most advanced treatment.  Our team and dynamic setting combine to offer those who share our focus an exceptional career path.

Visit our web sites for additional information about Episcopal Hospital (http://episcopal.templehealth.org) and Temple University Hospital (www.templehealth.org).

To apply online, go to https://hr.templehealth.org.  After making sure that you have an existing candidate profile, and a resume attached, and you apply on line, you may also email Douglas.Page@TUHS.Temple.edu.

Keywords: Food Service Director, FSD, Dietary Director.

Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Certificate of Participation

GNJSHFSA - Continuing Professional Education

To download the continuing professional education certificate, please click here…

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Jim McGrody – What We Feed Our Patients

Jim McGrody did a masterful job!

Jim McGrody - What We Feed Our Patients

 

 

Click to view Jim McGrody’s engaging presentation.

 

 

 

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Foodservice Trends by John Lawn – Food Management Magazine

 

GNJSHFSA November Workshop - Putting the Service back in Foodservice

View and download John Lawn’s presentation

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