Nutrition Services Manager

Encompass Health • Montgomery, AL

9h

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Manager leads the coordination and direction of the Nutrition Services Department, overseeing nutritional support for patients, employees, and guests. The role sets and implements policies and procedures guiding cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices.

The manager oversees departmental budgeting; purchasing, receiving, and inventory control; sanitation and food-handling compliance; food quality, quantity, and portioning; staffing; and coordination of patient meals and cafeteria production. The role also develops cafeteria menus as needed and arranges food and duties for special needs or occasions.

Requirements

• Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if required by the state or regulatory agency.
• Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if mandated by the state or regulatory agency.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and hospital food-service operations.
• Knowledge of all H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.
• Three years of supervisory experience in food service, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong communication, analytical, decision-making, and independent-work skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an associate degree program in food service preferred.
• Food-service supervisory experience within healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the departmental budget as it relates to the position.
• Perform and document purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain proper sanitation, temperature, and food-handling techniques to comply with regulations.
• Determine the quality, quantity, and portion size of food required and ensure proper food handling.
• Ensure adequate staffing and manage department employees.
• Ensure production for patient meals and the cafeteria line is properly coordinated.
• Develop cafeteria menus as needed.
• Purchase food and assist with and assign duties for special needs or special occasions.
• Set and implement policies and procedures for cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

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