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 role involves setting and implementing policies and procedures that guide cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the 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.
• Coordinate production for both patient meals and cafeteria line.
• 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.
• Three to five years of healthcare clinical nutrition or executive chef experience.
• Ten plus years of healthcare food service experience or five plus years of healthcare management experience.
• 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 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.