Hospital Food Service Manager | Lead Patient-Centered Dining

Ernest Health, Inc.; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending and HSA options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability (short & long term)

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead the New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital's food service operations in New Braunfels, Texas.

This role focuses on delivering safe, nutritious meals to patients and coordinating with clinical teams to support recovery and daily therapy schedules. The Manager will oversee staff schedules, menu planning, compliance with food safety standards, and cost control while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered service in a warm

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred
• Certified Food Protection Manager
• NM: Graduate of a state-approved course with 90+ hours of food service supervision or grad of a dietetic tech/assistant program; preferred elsewhere
• SC: Dietitian, ADA-compliant education or certification, or 3 years military meal service/management

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Food Service Department, including planning, organizing, and evaluating food prep and service.
• Provide technical guidance in food prep and service techniques.
• Align department practices with the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Certified Food Protection Manager

Food service supervision

Effective leadership

Education

State-approved food supervision course

Dietetic technician program

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead the New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital's food service operations in New Braunfels, Texas.

This role focuses on delivering safe, nutritious meals to patients and coordinating with clinical teams to support recovery and daily therapy schedules. The Manager will oversee staff schedules, menu planning, compliance with food safety standards, and cost control while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered service in a warm