Food and Nutrition Operations Manager (DTR)

Compass Group USA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a highly organized and experienced Food & Nutrition Operations Manager (Registered Dietetic Technician) to supervise a high-volume meal production and catering operation. The role focuses on operational excellence, food safety, regulatory compliance, cost control, and exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate will hold an NDTR credential and have strong knowledge of food service operations, nutrition standards, menu compliance, and therapeutic meal

Qualifications

• NDTR credential strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of management experience in large-scale foodservice operations or healthcare dining.
• Experience in high-volume meal production and catering.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition standards, HACCP principles, and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production of approximately 7,000 meals while ensuring quality, food safety, nutritional compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Provide nutrition-focused leadership and support menu compliance, special dietary needs, therapeutic meal programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale catering events from concept through completion.
• Lead and develop teams including cooks, prep cooks, drivers, and support staff.
• Manage food production schedules, labor planning, inventory levels, purchasing activities, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and company policies.
• Oversee fleet operations, including delivery scheduling, route planning, vehicle utilization, and driver accountability.
• Maintain accurate records related to production, inventory, food safety, nutrition requirements, and operational reporting.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to ensure exceptional service and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor financial performance, manage budgets, and identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Nutrition standards

Budget management

Education

NDTR credential

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Hospitality, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Canteen

Take the next step in your career withCanteen as a Food and Nutrition Operations Manager (Registered Dietetic Technician) in Jacksonville, FL!

Location: Canteen
Setting: Food service and vending hub
Schedule: Full time; Monday - Friday, no weekends!
Requirement: Must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteenbrings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel ourgrowth.Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply theopportunityand innovation.Together,we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Food & Nutrition Operations Manager to oversee a high-volume meal production and catering operation producing approximately 7,000 meals daily. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, food safety, regulatory compliance, cost control, quality assurance, and exceptional client service.

A key focus of this position is providing nutrition leadership within the operation. The ideal candidate will hold a current Registered Dietetic Technician (NDTR) credential and possess a strong understanding of food service operations, nutrition standards, menu compliance, and therapeutic meal programs. This individual will lead food production, catering, purchasing, inventory management, fleet coordination, and team development while ensuring the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily production of approximately 7,000 meals while ensuring quality, food safety, nutritional compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Provide nutrition-focused leadership and support menu compliance, special dietary needs, therapeutic meal programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale catering events from concept through completion.
• Lead and develop teams including cooks, prep cooks, drivers, and support staff.
• Manage food production schedules, labor planning, inventory levels, purchasing activities, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and company policies.
• Oversee fleet operations, including delivery scheduling, route planning, vehicle utilization, and driver accountability.
• Maintain accurate records related to production, inventory, food safety, nutrition requirements, and operational reporting.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to ensure exceptional service and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor financial performance, manage budgets, and identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and customer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietetic Technician (NDTR) credential strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of management experience in healthcare dining, senior living, commissary, school nutrition, institutional dining, or large-scale foodservice operations.
• Experience managing high-volume meal production and catering operations.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition standards, food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and sanitation requirements.
• Experience coordinating meal delivery logistics, fleet operations, and transportation schedules.
• Demonstrated success managing food, labor, and operating budgets.
• Strong purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationship experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and operational reporting systems.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/