Nutrition Services Director: Lead Hospital Dining

Encompass Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Nutrition Services Director to lead the Nutrition Services Department. You will set policies, direct budgeting, and oversee food preparation, purchasing, staffing and safety practices to support patient healing.

The role requires RD/RDN or CDM or executive chef credentials with 3–5 years healthcare nutrition or food service leadership and a Bachelor's degree preferred. This is a full-time on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or executive chef required.
• Three to five years of healthcare clinical nutrition or executive chef experience.
• Ten+ years healthcare food service or five+ years healthcare management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental budget as it relates to the position.
• Purchasing, receiving and inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation, temperature and food handling per regulations.
• Determine quantity and portion size of food required and proper handling.
• Ensure adequate staffing and proper management of department employees.
• Coordinate production for patient meals and cafeteria line.
• Develop cafeteria menu as needed.
• Purchase food and assign duties for special meals or occasions.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Healthcare nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Nutrition Services Director to lead the Nutrition Services Department. You will set policies, direct budgeting, and oversee food preparation, purchasing, staffing and safety practices to support patient healing.

The role requires RD/RDN or CDM or executive chef credentials with 3–5 years healthcare nutrition or food service leadership and a Bachelor's degree preferred. This is a full-time on-site position with comprehensive benefits.