Manager of Food and Nutrition Services

About the role

The Manager of Food and Nutrition Services leads and manages the operations and activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department within assigned hospital and hospital department/campus locations. This role ensures consistent, high-quality service in a sanitary environment while complying with State, Local, Federal, and Joint Commission regulations, established policies, procedures, and department standards of performance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates existing systems and processes, initiates change and improvements, and makes suggestions to the Director.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with all current policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (TJC, OSHA, EEOC, and others) within all food and nutritional services areas.
• Consistently demonstrates the organization’s commitment to sound ethical business practices in accordance with the Corporate Integrity and Compliance Program, annual work plan, and established policies and procedures.
• Leads and manages the daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department, including patient and non-patient food service, employee cafeteria, doctor’s dining room, catering, and floor stock.
• Assists in preparing department records, recurring and special reports, and analyses (e.g., number and types of diets, nutritional and caloric analyses, food and labor costs, sanitation irregularities, menus, and food production rates).
• Manages the effective operation of all Food and Nutrition Services activities to provide an aseptic and aesthetically pleasing environment.
• Manages the purchase of supplies, food, equipment, and other resources to meet the needs of the assigned hospital and department/campus.
• Manages department productivity to meet assigned goals and objectives, maximizing operational efficiency, resource use, and cost minimization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required (College Degree preferred).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in managing food services or hospitality required.
• Knowledge of hospital and health care operations preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital and health care financial metrics preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD), or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred.
• ANAB Approved Food Management Course or equivalent (e.g., ServeSafe, NRFSP, Always Food Safe, Aboe Training, 360 Training, Prometric) required within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare West offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.