Nutrition Services Director

About the Hospital

We’re an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lexington, KY, and part of a growing nationwide network of rehab hospitals. Our patients are recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic surgery and other serious conditions. They work toward independence through intensive daily therapy, 24/7 nursing care and care plans built around each person. Good nutrition is a big part of that recovery, and our nutrition team is right at the center of it.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with performance based increases
• You’ll run the whole department: budget, menus, purchasing and team development
• Medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family, plus PTO that grows with your tenure
• A 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and FSA/HSA options
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education to keep your career moving

Pay

Salary: $37 - $51 per hour

Responsibilities

• Lead and staff the Nutrition Services Department, setting the policies and procedures for food production, safety and team development
• Manage the department budget, purchasing, receiving and inventory control
• Coordinate food production for both patient meals and the cafeteria line
• Set food quality, quantity and portion standards, and plan cafeteria and special-event menus
• Keep sanitation, temperature control and food handling compliant with HACCP and regulatory standards

Requirements

• RD/RDN or NDTR (CDR), CDM (CBDM), or executive chef background
• 3–5 years of healthcare clinical nutrition or executive chef experience
• 5+ years of healthcare food service experience, or 5+ years of management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or a related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of hospital food service operations, nutrition/dietetics and HACCP guidelines