Food Services Manager

Lifepoint Health • Howard, WI

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About The Position

Join us in opening HSHS Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new 40 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) opening its doors in 2026. Your experience matters HSHS 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. By 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. How you’ll Contribute The Food Services Manager oversees all operations of the Nutritional Services Department, ensuring high ‑ quality food service for patients, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include directing menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, sanitation, and safety standards. The role manages staffing, budgeting, and departmental training, while supporting interdepartmental collaboration and leading or participating in quality improvement initiatives. Determines quality and quantity of food, plans and prepares master menus, supervises the planning of menus for therapeutic diets and controls food costs. Supervises food production and service programs, as well as managing departmental personnel involved. Ensures food preparation for optimal nutrition (including attention to various age groups of patients) and economic handling of food, as well as efficient usage of time. Plans menus, purchases food, and assigns duties for special functions, such as medical staff meetings, board meetings, recognition dinners, and other related hospital functions. Checks food for flavor, temperature, and appearance on a regular basis. Confers with other departments, such as the medical and nursing staff, regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dietetic service. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Opening a Brand-New Hospital : Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Dietetics or Bachelor’s degree in course work approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) preferred, but not required.
• Food Service Manager Certification/License if required by state

Nice To Haves

• SERV SAFE Certified
• Registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician (NDTR), Dietetic Technician (DTR), or Registered Dietician (RD) highly preferred.
• Experience in managing food services in a healthcare facility, preferably acute care or skilled nursing, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• oversees all operations of the Nutritional Services Department, ensuring high ‑ quality food service for patients, visitors, and staff
• directing menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, sanitation, and safety standards
• manages staffing, budgeting, and departmental training
• supporting interdepartmental collaboration and leading or participating in quality improvement initiatives
• Determines quality and quantity of food, plans and prepares master menus, supervises the planning of menus for therapeutic diets and controls food costs
• Supervises food production and service programs, as well as managing departmental personnel involved
• Ensures food preparation for optimal nutrition (including attention to various age groups of patients) and economic handling of food, as well as efficient usage of time
• Plans menus, purchases food, and assigns duties for special functions, such as medical staff meetings, board meetings, recognition dinners, and other related hospital functions
• Checks food for flavor, temperature, and appearance on a regular basis
• Confers with other departments, such as the medical and nursing staff, regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dietetic service

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree