Nutrition Services Manager

Encompass Health • Wesley Chapel, FL

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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 food purchasing, receiving, inventory control, sanitation, food handling, and meal production for patients and the cafeteria. The position also manages departmental budgeting and staffing, develops cafeteria menus as needed, and coordinates 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 state or regulatory agency.
• Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if mandated by state or regulatory agency.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and operation of hospital food services.
• Knowledge of all 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.
• 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 sanitation, temperature control, and food-handling practices in compliance with regulations.
• Determine food quality, quantity, and portion sizes, and ensure proper food handling.
• Ensure adequate staffing and manage department employees.
• Coordinate production of patient meals and the cafeteria line.
• Develop cafeteria menus as needed.
• Purchase food and assist with or 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 and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

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