Hospital Dietary & Nutrition Services Manager

Paycom - ATS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Full-Time Dietary Manager oversees the hospital’s Nutritional Services department in Austin, ensuring safe, high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors while maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.

Responsibilities include supervising food service personnel, menu planning, inventory, budgeting, and quality assurance. The role collaborates with dietitians and clinical staff to meet therapeutic dietary needs; weekend/holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred in Nutrition/Food Service Management/Hospitality Management or related field.
• Supervisory/management experience in healthcare food service required.
• Current Food Handler Certification; ServSafe Manager or CDM certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and budgeting skills.
• Knowledge of hospital dietary regulations and therapeutic diets.
• Bi-Lingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital Nutritional Services department operations.
• Ensure safe, high-quality meals for patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
• Plan menus, manage inventory, budgeting, and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with clinicians and dietitians to meet specialized dietary needs.
• May step in as cook when applicable.
• Promote service excellence, safety and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Organizational

Hospital regulations

Therapeutic diets

Bi-Lingual

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Nutrition/Related

Job description

The Full-Time Dietary Manager oversees the hospital’s Nutritional Services department in Austin, ensuring safe, high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors while maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.

Responsibilities include supervising food service personnel, menu planning, inventory, budgeting, and quality assurance. The role collaborates with dietitians and clinical staff to meet therapeutic dietary needs; weekend/holiday work may be required.