Nutrition Service Supervisor

Encompass Health; Jonesboro (AR); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Service Supervisor to coordinate and direct our Nutrition Services Department, overseeing nutritional support for patients, staff and guests. You will implement policies for cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development and safety practices.

The role involves supporting the Nutrition Service Manager, managing purchasing and inventory, and ensuring HACCP-compliant food service operations across patient meals and cafeteria

Qualifications

• Graduate of an associate degree program in food service preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and HACCP guidelines.
• Two years of healthcare food service experience, preferably in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supports Nutrition Service Manager in absence.
• Performs purchasing, receiving and inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintains sanitation and proper temperatures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintains correct food handling techniques to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Determines quality, quantity, and portion size of food required.
• Coordinates dietetic services with other departments.
• Purchases food and assists with duties for special occasions.
• Ensures in-service education meetings are held and courses are completed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Nutrition & dietetics knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Healthcare food service

Education

Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician registration

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership

Associate degree in food service

Job description

Nutrition Service Supervisor Career Opportunity

Appreciated For Your Nutrition Service Supervising Skills

Are you in search of a career close to home and heart, where your nutrition expertise can make a significant impact? As the Nutrition Service Supervisor at Encompass Health, you will support the coordination and direction of our Nutrition Services Department, helping to oversee nutritional support for patients, employees, and guests. Your responsibilities will include setting and implementing policies and procedures that guide cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development and safety practices. If you are passionate about having a career close to home and heart, then consider joining us to help patients heal.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks And Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Nutrition Service Supervisor you always wanted to be

• Supports Nutrition Service Manager in absence.
• Performs and documents all purchasing, receiving and inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintains sanitation and proper temperatures to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Maintains correct food handling techniques to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Determines quality (taste/temperature/appearance), quantity, and portion size of food required.
• Ensures production for both patient meals and cafeteria line are properly coordinated.
• Ensures proper handling of cash/tickets and cash/ticket reports.
• Coordinates dietetic services with other departments.
• Purchases food; assists with and assigns duties for special needs or special occasions.
• Ensures in-service education meetings are held and courses are completed as required by company.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician registration with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if required by state or regulatory agency.
• Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if mandated by state or regulatory agency.
• Graduate of an associate degree program in food service preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and operation of hospital food services, and knowledge of all H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.
• Two years of healthcare food service experience, preferably in a supervisory role.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.