Job description
Lead the full food and nutrition operation at a respected Lexington inpatient rehab hospital, where your menus, your team and your standards help patients get stronger every day.
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Salary
$35 - $51 per hour
A bit about us
We're a well-established inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lexington, part of a large, growing healthcare organization with a strong national reputation as an employer. Our teams help patients recover from strokes, injuries and serious illnesses so they can get back home. The culture is supportive and team-oriented, with nutrition treated as a real part of patient care. Why join us?
Meaningful work
your department's work directly supports patients' recovery and quality of life
Real ownership
you run the full department, including budget, menus, purchasing and people
Stability and growth
a large, growing healthcare organization with room to advance
Benefits from day one
affordable medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Time off
generous paid time off that accrues over time
Financial benefits
a 401(k) with company match, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts
Continued learning
tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
Culture
a supportive, inclusive team that cares about its patients and each other Job Details We're looking for a Nutrition Services Director to lead the food and nutrition department at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lexington, KY.
You'll run the whole operation
patient meals, the cafeteria, purchasing, budget, food safety and the team itself. It's a hands-on leadership role where good food and good systems directly support patients' recovery.
What you'll do
Lead the Nutrition Services Department and set the policies and procedures for food production, cafeteria operations, purchasing, budgeting, staff development and safety Manage the department budget and control food and supply costs Run all purchasing, receiving and inventory control for food and supplies, and document it Enforce sanitation, temperature control and safe food handling to stay compliant with regulations and HACCP guidelines Set food quality, quantities and portion sizes, and make sure food is handled properly from delivery to the plate Coordinate production for both patient meals and the cafeteria line Build and update cafeteria menus, and plan meals for special diets and special occasions Hire, schedule, train and develop department staff, and keep the department adequately staffed
Required credentials (one of the following)
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) with CDR Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) with the
Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) Executive Chef Experience
3-5 years of healthcare clinical nutrition or executive chef experience 10+ years of healthcare food service experience, or 5+ years of healthcare management experience Thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, hospital food service administration and operations, and HACCP guidelines A bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or a related field preferred Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: