Nutrition Services Supervisor - Hospital Cafeteria Lead

Encompass Health Corporation; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k) and stock plan

Flexible spending and health savings

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Service Supervisor to oversee the Nutrition Services Department, including policy implementation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development and safety practices. You will coordinate nutrition for patients, employees and guests and support the manager in their absence.

The role emphasizes ensuring compliance with HACCP, supervising food production, and coordinating dietetic services with other departments.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician registration (where required).
• Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (where mandated).
• Graduate of an associate degree program in food service.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, hospital food service operations, and HACCP guidelines.
• Two years of healthcare food service experience, preferably supervisory.

Responsibilities

• Supports Nutrition Service Manager in their absence.
• Performs purchasing, receiving and inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintains sanitation and temperatures to comply with regulatory agencies.
• Ensures correct food handling techniques per regulations.
• Determines quality and quantity of food needed, and portion sizes.
• Coordinates production for patient meals and cafeteria lines.
• Manages cash/ticket handling and reporting.
• Coordinates dietetic services with other departments.
• Purchases food and allocates duties for special occasions.
• Ensures in-service education meetings are held and courses completed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Healthcare food service

Food safety HACCP knowledge

Education

Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician registration

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership

Associate degree in food service

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Service Supervisor to oversee the Nutrition Services Department, including policy implementation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development and safety practices. You will coordinate nutrition for patients, employees and guests and support the manager in their absence.

The role emphasizes ensuring compliance with HACCP, supervising food production, and coordinating dietetic services with other departments.