Nutrition Services Manager

Lifepoint Health • Irvine, CA

13d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Join us in opening UC Health - Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new 52 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) opening its doors in summer of 2026.
Your experience matters
UC Health – Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Nutrition Services Manager who excels in this role:
Participates in planning and creating the hospital’s strategic plan to achieve the mission and vision of the hospital
Manages the department by company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Participates in the planning of the department budget
Submits capital budget request to CFO per policy
Accountable for daily managing of department budget through operational expense management and labor management
Manages the department’s financials and completes necessary monthly reporting.
Develops or oversees the department schedule to assure adequate staff to provide services, but within budgeted FTEs
Performs or oversees ordering and delivery of food, supplies, and equipment from approved vendors to ensure adequate stock levels to perform departmental functions
And more!
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in food service or restaurant management. Registered dietitian.
• Healthcare food services experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and creating the hospital’s strategic plan to achieve the mission and vision of the hospital
• Manages the department by company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Participates in the planning of the department budget
• Submits capital budget request to CFO per policy
• Accountable for daily managing of department budget through operational expense management and labor management
• Manages the department’s financials and completes necessary monthly reporting.
• Develops or oversees the department schedule to assure adequate staff to provide services, but within budgeted FTEs
• Performs or oversees ordering and delivery of food, supplies, and equipment from approved vendors to ensure adequate stock levels to perform departmental functions

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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