Nutrition Services Director - Patient-Focused Leadership

Cantex; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

PTO

Career growth

Compassionate culture

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Cantex in Texas is seeking a Nutrition Services Director to plan, develop, and direct the Dining Services department in a healthcare setting. You will oversee food service standards, policies, staff, equipment, and budgets to deliver high-quality meals to patients.

Collaborate with Registered Dietitians, ensure safety and sanitation standards, manage menus and nutrition plans, and lead the team to provide compassionate care while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• CDM or Certified Food Service Manager.
• Minimum of one year's experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; knowledge of arithmetic and units of measurement used in food preparation.
• Ability to cook/prepare food preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains standards for purchasing, storing and preparation of food.
• Establishes and maintains procedures to meet safety and sanitation standards to assure compliance with government regulations.
• Plans and administers departmental budget.
• Plans and directs employee staffing schedule and assignments to ensure effective food service.
• With Registered Dietitian, monitors nutritional status of patients using regular assessments, progress notes and care planning.
• Represents Nutrition Services Department at staff meetings and communicates pertinent administrative information to staff.
• Adapts master menu cycle to individual and facility preferences with Registered Dietitian.
• Purchase or requisitions food supplies in appropriate quantities based upon the menu and established budgetary parameters
• Supervises receiving and storing of food.
• Monitors all temperatures per local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains and issues a file of standardized recipes adjusted to the proper yield.
• Prepares, updates and audits tray tickets as needed.
• In-services Nutrition Services staff on regular basis.
• Prepares and submits financial reports as required.

Job description

Cantex in Texas is seeking a Nutrition Services Director to plan, develop, and direct the Dining Services department in a healthcare setting. You will oversee food service standards, policies, staff, equipment, and budgets to deliver high-quality meals to patients.

Collaborate with Registered Dietitians, ensure safety and sanitation standards, manage menus and nutrition plans, and lead the team to provide compassionate care while controlling costs.