Food Services Manager

About the Role

Join us in opening Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton, a brand-new 40-bed rehabilitation hospital in spring 2027. As part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network, we prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care. By joining our team, you'll contribute to our mission of making communities healthier®.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of the Nutritional Services Department, ensuring high-quality food service for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Direct menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Manage staffing, budgeting, and departmental training.
• Support interdepartmental collaboration and lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Determine quality and quantity of food, plan and prepare master menus, and supervise menu planning for therapeutic diets.
• Control food costs and supervise food production and service programs.
• Ensure optimal nutrition and economic handling of food, considering various patient age groups.
• Plan menus, purchase food, and assign duties for special hospital functions.
• Regularly check food for flavor, temperature, and appearance.
• Confer with medical and nursing staff on technical and administrative aspects of dietetic service.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Dietetics or Bachelor's degree in coursework approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) preferred.
• Food Service Manager Certification/License if required by state.
• SERV SAFE Certified.
• Registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician (NDTR), Dietetic Technician (DTR), or Registered Dietician (RD) highly preferred.
• Experience managing food services in a healthcare facility, preferably acute care or skilled nursing, highly preferred.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: Tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with 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.
• Opportunity to join a team opening a brand-new hospital with cutting-edge technology.

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees, complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.