Nutrition Services Manager

About the role

Lead the coordination and direction of the Nutrition Services Department at Encompass Health, overseeing nutritional support for patients, employees, and guests. Set and implement 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.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if required by state or regulatory agency.
• Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if mandated by state or regulatory agency.
• Graduate of an associate degree program in food service preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and operation of hospital food services, and knowledge of all H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.
• Three years of supervisory experience in food service, preferably within healthcare.
• Strong communication, analytical, decision-making, and independent work skills.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for 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

Encompass Health is a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader, recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. The company is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals. Encompass Health celebrates and welcomes diversity in its inclusive culture, providing 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.

The Encompass Health Way is defined by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together.