Nutrition Services Director: Lead Patient Meals & Cafeteria

Encompass Health Corporation; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Director to lead the Nutrition Services Department, setting policies, directing cafeteria management, budgeting, purchasing, staff development and safety practices. You will guide patient meals and cafeteria operations while ensuring compliance with HACCP and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes staffing, menu development, and coordination of food production, with opportunities for advancement within a nationally recognized

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) with the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) or an executive chef.
• Three to five years of healthcare clinical nutrition, or executive chef experience.
• Ten plus years healthcare food service experience, or five plus years of healthcare management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or related field preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and operation of hospital food services, and knowledge of HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Departmental budget as it relates to position.
• Perform and document all purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain proper sanitation, temperature, and food handling techniques to comply with regulations.
• Determine quality, quantity and portion size of food required and ensure proper handling of food.
• Ensure adequate staffing and management of the department's employees.
• Ensure production for both patient meals and cafeteria line are properly coordinated.
• Develop cafeteria menu as needed.
• Purchase food, assist with and assign duties for special needs or special occasions.

Skills

Healthcare nutrition knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting

Purchasing

Staff development

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or related field

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Director to lead the Nutrition Services Department, setting policies, directing cafeteria management, budgeting, purchasing, staff development and safety practices. You will guide patient meals and cafeteria operations while ensuring compliance with HACCP and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes staffing, menu development, and coordination of food production, with opportunities for advancement within a nationally recognized