Food and Nutrition Operations Manager (RD)
About The Position
Canteen, a Compass Group company, is seeking a Food and Nutrition Operations Manager (Registered Dietitian) in Jacksonville, Florida. The position oversees a high-volume food 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. The role provides nutrition leadership across the operation, including support for menu compliance, special dietary needs, therapeutic meal programs, and nutrition-related regulatory requirements. The manager leads food production, catering, purchasing, inventory management, fleet coordination, and team development while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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 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.
- Partner with clients and stakeholders to support service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor financial performance, manage budgets, and identify operational improvements and cost savings.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and customer experience.
Benefits
- Education reimbursement for advanced learning.
- Career advancement and growth programs tailored to RDNs.
- Financial rewards for obtaining specialty board certifications.
- Relocation assistance for moves of 50 or more miles, based on location.
- Coverage of professional membership dues, CDR fees, and licensure fees.
- Free continuing education units through a nutrition education webinar series.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) and retirement plans.
- Flexible/Paid Time Off and holiday pay, varying by site and state.
- Paid parental leave and personal leave.
- Shopping discounts and commuter benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs.
- Identity Theft Protection and pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
