Food and Nutrition Operations Manager (DTR)
About The Position
Canteen is seeking a Food & Nutrition Operations Manager (Registered Dietetic Technician) in Jacksonville, Florida, to oversee a high-volume meal production and catering operation producing approximately 7,000 meals daily. The manager is responsible for operational excellence, food safety, regulatory compliance, cost control, quality assurance, and client service. A central focus is providing nutrition leadership across the operation. The role leads food production, catering, purchasing, inventory management, fleet coordination, and team development while supporting nutrition standards, menu compliance, special dietary needs, and therapeutic meal programs. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with no weekends.
Requirements
- Must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- At least 3 years of management experience in healthcare dining, senior living, commissary, school nutrition, institutional dining, or large-scale foodservice operations.
- Experience managing high-volume meal production and catering operations.
- Strong knowledge of nutrition standards, food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and sanitation requirements.
- Experience coordinating meal delivery logistics, fleet operations, and transportation schedules.
- Demonstrated success managing food, labor, and operating budgets.
- Strong purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationship experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and operational reporting systems.
- Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Current Registered Dietetic Technician (NDTR) credential is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
- ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production of approximately 7,000 meals, ensuring quality, food safety, nutritional compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Provide nutrition-focused leadership and support menu compliance, special dietary needs, therapeutic meal programs, and regulatory requirements.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale catering events from concept through completion.
- Lead and develop cooks, prep cooks, drivers, and support staff.
- Manage food production schedules, labor planning, inventory levels, purchasing activities, and cost controls.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and company policies.
- Oversee fleet operations, including delivery scheduling, route planning, vehicle utilization, and driver accountability.
- Maintain accurate production, inventory, food safety, nutrition, and operational records and reports.
- Partner with clients and stakeholders to ensure exceptional service and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor financial performance, manage budgets, and identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and customer experience.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
- Additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
