Hospital Nutrition Services Manager: Budget, Staff & Menu

Encompass Health; Clermont, FL; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager to lead the Nutrition Services Department, overseeing patient and staff nutrition programs, budgeting, purchasing, and food safety. You will implement policies, ensure compliant operations, and coordinate cafeteria and patient meal services at our New York facilities.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality standards, and collaboration with clinical teams to support healing and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, HACCP guidelines.
• Experience supervising food service in healthcare.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Departmental budget as it relates to 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.
• Ensure production for both patient meals and cafeteria line are properly coordinated.
• Develop cafeteria menu as needed.
• Purchase food, assist with and assign duties for special needs or special occasions.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Independent work

Education

Certified Dietary Manager / Dietetic Technician registration

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership

Associate degree in food service

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager to lead the Nutrition Services Department, overseeing patient and staff nutrition programs, budgeting, purchasing, and food safety. You will implement policies, ensure compliant operations, and coordinate cafeteria and patient meal services at our New York facilities.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality standards, and collaboration with clinical teams to support healing and well-being.