Director of Food Services & Nutrition Leadership

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Director of Food Services to lead food, nutrition, and vending operations at a State Supported Living Center in Denton. You will plan budgets, ensure food safety, supervise staff, and collaborate with dietitians to meet dietary needs.

Responsibilities include developing guidelines, coordinating with clinical teams, and ensuring compliance with state and federal rules.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Dietary, Food Service, Business Admin/Management, Culinary, Food Science, Nutrition, or Hospitality.
• Two (2) years of continuous large food service, dietary/nutrition, hospitality, retail food or business management/administration experience which includes supervising a large number of employees and overseeing daily food service operations.
• Preferred: Registered Dietitian or Licensed Dietitian; Texas Food Handlers Certification; Texas Food Protection Managers Certification.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime.
• Manages day-to-day operations for Food Services, Nutrition, and Vending Services; ensures food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Supervises staff scheduling and staffing levels; oversees procurement, budgets, and canteen operations.
• Coordinates with Clinical Dietitians and interdisciplinary teams to meet nutritional needs of individuals on modified diets.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietary, Food Service, Business Admin/Management, Culinary, Food Science, Nutrition, or Hospitality

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Director of Food Services to lead food, nutrition, and vending operations at a State Supported Living Center in Denton. You will plan budgets, ensure food safety, supervise staff, and collaborate with dietitians to meet dietary needs.

Responsibilities include developing guidelines, coordinating with clinical teams, and ensuring compliance with state and federal rules.