Manager, Food Services

Your experience matters

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Manager, Food Services joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why join us

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

What we're looking for

The Manager, Food Services is responsible for Manages Food & Nutrition Services operations to deliver safe, high-quality meal service in compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations. Oversees budgeting, labor and scheduling, purchasing, inventory, sanitation, and required reporting to support efficient department performance.

How you'll contribute

• Manage the department in accordance with company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable regulations.
• Manage the departmental budget through oversight of operating expenses and labor.
• Oversee department financials and complete required monthly reporting.
• Develop and/or supervise staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage within budgeted FTEs.
• Perform or oversee ordering and receipt of food, supplies, and equipment from approved vendors to maintain adequate stock.
• Oversee stocking and inventory of food and supplies, ensuring proper storage and labeling.
• Monitor kitchen quality and safety: conduct routine quality checks, spot-check logs for accuracy, and complete weekly safety/sanitation audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Collaborates with leadership and interdisciplinary partners to align service levels with patient and facility needs. Maintains documentation to support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance. Supports staff training, coaching, and competency in safe food handling and departmental procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Registered Dietitian (RD); Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR); Certified Dietary Manager (CDM); or Associate degree or higher in food service/restaurant management.

• Food Safety Training: Food Protection Manager certification from an ANSI-CFP program (e.g., ServSafe).

• Skills/Knowledge: Budgeting and financial reporting; labor and schedule management; purchasing and vendor relations; inventory control and proper storage/labeling; sanitation and safety auditing; regulatory knowledge; strong communication and organization; ability to follow written and oral instructions; professional, tactful interactions with coworkers, physicians, and patients.

• Experience managing food services in a healthcare setting (acute care or skilled nursing) highly preferred.

Schedule: Day - Full Time

EEOC Statement

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.