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 at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton, 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; and supports collaboration with other departments and quality improvement initiatives.

The manager determines food quality and quantity, plans and prepares master menus, oversees therapeutic diet menus, and controls food costs. The position supervises food production, service programs, and departmental personnel. It also ensures food is prepared for optimal nutrition across patient age groups, with economical food handling and efficient use of time. Duties include planning menus, purchasing food, and assigning tasks for special hospital functions; regularly checking food flavor, temperature, and appearance; and coordinating with medical and nursing staff on dietetic service matters.

Requirements

• 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) is preferred but not required.
• Food Service Manager Certification or license if required by the state.
• SERV SAFE certified.
• Experience managing food services in a healthcare facility, preferably acute care or skilled nursing, is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician (NDTR), Dietetic Technician (DTR), or Registered Dietician (RD) is highly preferred.
• Experience managing food services in an acute care or skilled nursing facility is highly preferred.
• Associate degree in Dietetics or a bachelor's degree in CADE-approved coursework is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all 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 food safety standards.
• Manage departmental staffing, budgeting, and training.
• Support interdepartmental collaboration and lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Determine food quality and quantity, prepare master menus, oversee therapeutic diet menus, and control food costs.
• Supervise food production, service programs, and departmental personnel.
• Ensure food preparation supports optimal nutrition for patients of various age groups, economical food handling, and efficient use of time.
• Plan menus, purchase food, and assign duties for special functions such as medical staff and board meetings and recognition dinners.
• Regularly check food flavor, temperature, and appearance.
• Coordinate with medical and nursing staff regarding technical and administrative aspects of dietetic service.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 brand-new hospital with cutting-edge technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree