Nutrition Services Director

About the role

As the Nutrition Services Director at Encompass Health, you will lead the coordination and direction of our Nutrition Services Department. Your responsibilities will include setting and implementing policies and procedures that guide cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage Departmental budget as it relates to the position.
• Perform and document all purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain proper sanitation, temperature, and food handling techniques to comply with regulations.
• Determine quality, quantity, and portion size of food required and ensure proper handling of food.
• Ensure adequate staffing and management of the department's employees.
• Ensure production for both patient meals and cafeteria line are properly coordinated.
• Develop cafeteria menu as needed.
• Purchase food, assist with, and assign duties for special needs or special occasions.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) or Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) with the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) or an executive chef required.
• Three to five years of healthcare clinical nutrition or executive chef experience required.
• Ten plus years healthcare food service experience, or five plus years of healthcare management experience required.
• Graduate of a Bachelor's degree program in Dietetics, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and operation of hospital food services, and knowledge of all H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About the company

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become part of our team. We are a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader, named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and recipient of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.