Hospital Nutrition Services Manager: Lead High-Volume Meals

Paycom - ATS; Kenmare (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Kenmare Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager to lead high-volume food production, cafeteria operations, and meal delivery. You will coordinate patient meals, oversee staff performance, and ensure adherence to diet specifications and safety standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This role requires regulatory knowledge, strong communication, and ability to manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls while supporting catering and retail operations.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare or food service setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, staff and vendors.
• Ability to read, write and follow written procedures accurately.
• Numerical proficiency for inventory, purchasing, and cost control.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and standard kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production, meal service, and cafeteria operations to ensure safe, high quality, and timely nutrition services.
• Supervise production staff, providing direction, scheduling support, coaching, and performance feedback to maintain efficient workflow and service standards.
• Coordinate patient meal production and ensure adherence to diet specifications, cultural considerations, and age appropriate nutritional needs.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost control processes to support budget expectations and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and organizational policies across all nutrition service areas.
• Support catering events, retail operations, and special functions by coordinating logistics, monitoring quality, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Mathematical skills

Cooking/food service knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Trinity Health Kenmare Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager to lead high-volume food production, cafeteria operations, and meal delivery. You will coordinate patient meals, oversee staff performance, and ensure adherence to diet specifications and safety standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This role requires regulatory knowledge, strong communication, and ability to manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls while supporting catering and retail operations.