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Justin Leiter

Justin Leiter

White Bluff,TN

Summary

Food Service Director with 20+ years experience in Hospital Food Service operations, with six years respectfully at HCA. Professionally trained Chef, specifically focused in healthcare, providing exceptional care through quality food for patients, staff & visitors. High performing, success-driven,individual desiring a position to allow my experience, creativity, knowledge and skills to excel.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Food & Nutrition Services

Tristan Horizon Medical Center
Dickson, TN
04.2022 - Current
  • Raised Patient Satisfaction scores: Q4 2022= 28.8 (27% Rank) vs. Q4 2023= 37.5 (53% Rank)
  • Restructured the Dept to include an extra PSR for both AM & PM Shifts without having to add additional FTEs
  • Implemented Patient Bedside Meal Ordering
  • Rearranged the patient kitchen layout to accommodate a larger Pod system
  • Increased sales in the Cafeteria by including additional items & equipment: Nov. 2022= $2.53 vs. Nov. 2023= $3.27 Spend per APD

Executive Chef

Tristan Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, TN
11.2017 - 03.2022
  • Developed the retail menu, including Special Events/Holidays to drive revenue
  • Developed separate Physician's Lounge menu, including smoked/grilled items on premises
  • Monitored patient/retail kitchen operations, adding an emphasis on quality
  • Participated in developing the National Retail Database and Patient Menu changes
  • Supervised Retail/Kitchen operations & monitored regulatory compliance
  • Ensuring staff are following the proper policies/procedures
  • Participated in patient rounding and floor stock audits.

Nutritional Services Supervisor

Sumner Regional Medical Center
Gallatin, TN
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Supervised Retail/Kitchen operations & monitored regulatory compliance. Ensuring staffare following the proper policies/procedures. Participated in patient rounding and floorstock

Chef

Brookdale Belle Meade
Nashville, TN
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Scratch Kitchen responsible for serving Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • Assisted Dining Services Director in Absence developing menu's & ordering.

Professional Drummer

Captain Ivory
08.2012 - 09.2015
  • Founding member for Rock/Blues act, appearing on their first album
  • Toured regionally plus a six week European Tour, playing in Belgium, Germany, France, Spain & Netherlands.

Food Service Supervisor

Chelsea Community Hospital
Chelsea, MI
10.2000 - 07.2013
  • Supervised the kitchen including scheduling, ordering and inventory
  • Help run a heavy catering operation, both in house and to the surrounding community, including a monthly brunch open to the public.

Education

Associate in Culinary Arts -

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2005

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Menu Planning
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Patient Satisfaction

Certification

ServSafe, 2022-2027

References

Jeff Barwick, MBAHM, Vice President Support Services, Tristar Division, 615.744.6125, Jeff.Barwick@healthtrustpg.com

Cody Adams, V.P. Operations, Tristar Horizon, 615.326.3448

Cody.Adams@hcahealthcare.com

Timeline

Director, Food & Nutrition Services

Tristan Horizon Medical Center
04.2022 - Current

Executive Chef

Tristan Skyline Medical Center
11.2017 - 03.2022

Nutritional Services Supervisor

Sumner Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 10.2017

Chef

Brookdale Belle Meade
10.2015 - 10.2016

Professional Drummer

Captain Ivory
08.2012 - 09.2015

Food Service Supervisor

Chelsea Community Hospital
10.2000 - 07.2013

Associate in Culinary Arts -

Washtenaw Community College

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