Nutrition Services Manager

Encompass Health; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with matching

HSAs/FSAs

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Manager to lead the Nutrition Services Department, directing policy, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety across patient meals, staff, and guests.

The role involves ensuring proper nutrition operations, staffing, and menu development within a hospital setting, aligning with HACCP guidelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and hospital food service operations.
• Experience with HACCP guidelines and food safety.
• Minimum three years supervisory experience in healthcare food service.
• Active membership in nutrition dietetics academy if regulations mandate.

Responsibilities

• Manage department budget.
• Oversee purchasing, receiving, inventory control.
• Ensure sanitation, temperature, and food handling.
• Determine quantity and portion size of food.
• Ensure adequate staffing and manage department employees.
• Coordinate production for patient meals and cafeteria.
• Develop cafeteria menu as needed.
• Purchase food and assign duties for special needs.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Independence

Nutrition & Dietetics

Healthcare food service

Education

Associate degree in food service

CDM/DTR credential

Job description

Nutrition Services Manager Career Opportunity

Are you in search of a career close to home and heart, where your nutrition expertise can make a significant impact? As the Nutrition Services Manager at Encompass Health, you will lead the coordination and direction of our Nutrition Services Department, overseeing 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.

Appreciated for your Nutrition Services Management skills

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 Services Manager you always wanted to be

• 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.

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.
• Three years of supervisory experience in food service, preferably within healthcare.
• Strong communication, analytical, decision-making, and independent work skills.

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.

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!

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.

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!