Nutrition Services Manager

Nutrition Services Manager – Encompass Health

Are you passionate about utilizing your nutrition expertise to make a real impact on patient care? 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 role includes setting and implementing policies and procedures for cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices.

At Encompass Health, you’ll experience the difference the moment you join our team. 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.

• 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!

• Manage the departmental budget.
• 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 the 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 menus as needed.
• Purchase food, assist with and assign duties for special needs or special occasions.

• Certified Dietary Manager or Dietetic Technician registration with the 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.
• Associate degree in food service preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, hospital food services administration, and 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.

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!