Manager Food-Nutrition Services

CommonSpirit Memorial is a prestigious, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization committed to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, CommonSpirit Memorial offers an extensive continuum of health services that range from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services. The hospital specializes in several key areas such as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neuroscience, stroke management, and orthopedic services. With a workforce of approximately 4,700 dedicated employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians, CommonSpirit Memorial serves the communities of Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with an unwavering commitment to excellence. This commitment has led to repeated recognition by esteemed organizations and publications such as U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and the distinction of one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

As the Manager of Food-Nutrition Services at CommonSpirit Memorial, you will embody and uphold the organization's mission through effective leadership and management of the culinary and nutrition services department. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the meticulous preparation, distribution, and storage of food while strictly adhering to all departmental policies, safety, and sanitation standards. This leadership position involves overseeing the daily operations surrounding food service where precision in planning and preparation of regular menus, modified diets, and special event catering is crucial. By strictly following standardized recipes, portion control, and presentation standards, you contribute to delivering high-quality culinary experiences while striving to maintain efficiency and minimize waste.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing inventory control, assisting in catering production, and ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and workspace areas, supporting smooth operational flow. Your leadership extends beyond day-to-day functions as you engage in staff management, including recruiting, hiring, performance assessments, coaching, and training to meet both organizational standards and regulatory compliance. You will conduct regular sanitation and performance audits, coordinate educational opportunities for staff, and interact directly with patients and customers to promote satisfaction with nutrition services.

Furthermore, you will actively participate in the development and innovation of menus for patient, cafeteria, and catering services, emphasizing culinary excellence, sustainability, and waste reduction. Your collaboration with multiple departments ensures that nutrition programs meet regulatory standards and operational goals. Additionally, this role involves intermittent participation in hospital committees and travel to various campuses for event support.

The Manager Food-Nutrition Services position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $32.30 to $48.05, reflecting your expertise and commitment to excellence in food and nutrition services. Successful candidates will demonstrate a positive attitude, high morale, and keen attention to detail in managing culinary operations that effectively meet patient nutritional needs and promote overall wellness.