Nutrition Services Director

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Nutrition Services Director in Houston, TX to lead and coordinate the Nutrition Services Department in a hospital setting. You will oversee patient meals and cafeteria service, implement policies, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality in food handling.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and a company-matching 401(k), with opportunities to influence patient recovery experiences in an inpatient rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination, direction, and day-to-day management of the Nutrition Services Department.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures covering cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices.
• Manage the departmental budget related to Nutrition Services.
• Perform and document purchasing, receiving, and inventory control for food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation, temperature control, and appropriate food-handling practices in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Determine appropriate food quality, quantity, and portion sizes while ensuring proper handling.
• Maintain adequate departmental staffing and oversee employees.
• Coordinate production of patient meals and cafeteria service.
• Develop cafeteria menus as needed.
• Purchase food and coordinate or assign responsibilities for special needs and special occasions.

Job description

Nutrition Services Director

$92000 - $121000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

Lead a high-impact hospital Nutrition Services operation where your expertise in food service, clinical nutrition, team leadership, and patient-centered care can directly support recovery while enjoying comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, retirement bene

A bit about us:

A leading inpatient rehabilitation organization focused on helping patients recover and regain independence through compassionate, coordinated care. This leadership position oversees Nutrition Services operations supporting patient meals and cafeteria food service.

Why join us?

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Opportunity to lead a critical hospital support function that contributes directly to the patient recovery experience.

Job Details

• Lead the coordination, direction, and day-to-day management of the Nutrition Services Department.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures covering cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices.
• Manage the departmental budget related to Nutrition Services.
• Perform and document purchasing, receiving, and inventory control for food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation, temperature control, and appropriate food-handling practices in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Determine appropriate food quality, quantity, and portion sizes while ensuring proper handling.
• Maintain adequate departmental staffing and oversee employees.
• Coordinate production of patient meals and cafeteria service.
• Develop cafeteria menus as needed.
• Purchase food and coordinate or assign responsibilities for special needs and special occasions.

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