Nutrition Services Manager

Encompass Health • Kingsport, TN

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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 for cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices.

The manager oversees department budgeting; purchasing, receiving, and inventory control; food safety and sanitation; meal and cafeteria production; staffing; and cafeteria menu development. The position may also involve purchasing food and assigning duties for special needs or occasions.

Requirements

• Certified Dietary Manager certification 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 operation of hospital food services.
• Knowledge of H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.
• Three years of supervisory experience in food service, preferably within healthcare.
• Strong communication, analytical, decision-making, and independent-work skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an associate degree program in food service 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 in compliance with regulations.
• Determine the quality, quantity, and portion size of food required and ensure proper food handling.
• Ensure adequate staffing and manage department employees.
• Coordinate production of patient meals and cafeteria-line meals.
• 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 continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

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