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Nutrition Services Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,200.00 - $106,000.00
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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
Flexible spending account

Job Description

Encompass Health is a prominent national leader in inpatient rehabilitation, dedicated to providing exceptional post-acute care through a network of over 150 locations and a team of more than 36,000 skilled professionals. Recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a recipient of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award, Encompass Health has established a reputation not only for clinical excellence but also for fostering an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant workplace culture. The organization prides itself on leading with empathy, doing what is right, focusing on positive outcomes, and standing stronger together as a community. Diversity... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or executive chef certification
  • Three to five years of healthcare clinical nutrition or executive chef experience
  • Ten plus years of healthcare food service experience or five plus years of healthcare management experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or related field
  • Knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, hospital food service administration, and H.A.C.C.P. 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 an 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 Bachelor's degree program in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or related field 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

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location