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Encompass Health

Food Service Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) matching
Employee stock purchase plan

Job Description

Encompass Health is a nationally recognized leader in inpatient rehabilitation, renowned for its commitment to providing exemplary patient care across more than 150 locations nationwide. With a dedicated team of over 36,000 professionals, Encompass Health emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered rehabilitation services that help individuals recover and regain independence after illness or injury. The organization has earned prestigious accolades including being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and featured on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, underscoring its dedication not only to quality healthcare but also to fostering an outstanding workplace environment.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in dietetics, culinary arts or related field preferred
  • 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 required
  • Ten plus years healthcare food service experience or five plus years healthcare management experience required
  • Must have thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, hospital food services administration, and HACCP guidelines

Job 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 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
  • Graduate of a bachelors degree program in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or related field preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and operation of hospital food services
  • Knowledge of all HACCP guidelines

Job Duties

  • Manage departmental budget related 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
  • Coordinate production for both patient meals and cafeteria line properly
  • Develop cafeteria menu as needed
  • Purchase food
  • Assist with and assign duties for special needs or special occasions

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location