Manager, Nutrition Services

Trinity Health; Kenmare (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Kenmare Hospital in Kenmare, ND seeks a Nutrition Services Manager to lead food production, cafeteria services, and patient meal delivery, ensuring safe, high-quality nutrition for patients, staff, and visitors.

You will work with the Director of Nutrition Services to maintain regulatory compliance, manage budgets, supervise staff, and uphold sanitation standards in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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.

Job description

Position Summary

The Nutrition Services Manager provides operational leadership for food production, cafeteria services, and meal delivery within Trinity Health Kenmare Hospital, supporting reliable and high-quality nutrition services across the facility. This role oversees high-volume meal preparation, retail and catering activities, and daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient service and consistent nutrition support for patients, staff, and visitors. Working in close partnership with the Director of Nutrition Services, the Nutrition Services Manager helps maintain regulatory compliance, supports department performance goals, and upholds established service, safety, and sanitation standards. The position promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer-focused service excellence within a structured and team-oriented work environment.

Key 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.