Food Services Manager

Lifepoint Health • Denton, TX

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About The Position

The Food Services Manager oversees all operations of the Nutritional Services Department, ensuring high-quality food service for patients, visitors, and staff. The role directs menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, sanitation, and safety standards; manages staffing, budgeting, and departmental training; collaborates with other departments; and leads or participates in quality improvement initiatives.

The manager determines food quality and quantity, develops master menus, supervises therapeutic-diet menu planning, and controls food costs. The role oversees food production and service programs and the personnel involved. It ensures food is prepared for optimal nutrition across patient age groups, food is handled economically, and time is used efficiently. The manager also plans menus, purchases food, and assigns duties for special hospital functions; regularly checks food flavor, temperature, and appearance; and confers with medical and nursing staff about dietetic-service matters.

This position is with Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton, a new 40-bed rehabilitation hospital scheduled to open in spring 2027.

Requirements

• Food Service Manager Certification or license if required by state.
• SERV SAFE Certified.
• Experience managing food services in a healthcare facility, preferably acute care or skilled nursing, is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Dietetics or a bachelor's degree in coursework approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA); preferred but not required.
• Registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician (NDTR), Dietetic Technician (DTR), or Registered Dietician (RD); highly preferred.
• Experience managing food services in a healthcare facility, preferably acute care or skilled nursing; highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Nutritional Services Department and ensure high-quality food service for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Direct menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Manage departmental staffing, budgeting, and training.
• Support interdepartmental collaboration and lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Determine food quality and quantity, plan master menus, supervise therapeutic-diet menu planning, and control food costs.
• Supervise food production and service programs and the personnel involved.
• Ensure food is prepared for optimal nutrition, including consideration of different patient age groups, and ensure economical food handling and efficient use of time.
• Plan menus, purchase food, and assign duties for special hospital functions.
• Regularly check food for flavor, temperature, and appearance.
• Confer with medical and nursing staff regarding technical and administrative aspects of dietetic service.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to join the team opening a new hospital built with cutting-edge technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed