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Excelsior Springs Hospital

Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Excelsior Springs, MO, USAFull-timeJul 27, 2026

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Responsibilities:

    • Helps maintain and/or improve department efficiency.
    • Addresses complaints and remedies service issues promptly.
    • Ensures hospital regulations are met consistently. 
    • Abides by Clay County Health Department regulations and recommendations.
    • Ensures policies and procedures are kept updated and compliance is maintained.
    • Coordinates resources of the dietary department to provide services efficiently. 
    • Ensures food cost within budget guidelines. 
    • Observes inventory for adequate supplies.
    • Uses approved ADA Nutrition Care Manuals.  
    • Ensures that menus, portion control, standardized recipes, and proper interpretation of diet order are followed by the dietary personnel.
    • Ensures employee’s schedules for production and utility areas are correct and posted promptly. 
    • Maintains proper staffing levels. 
    • Interviews and hires staff as needed while staying within allotted FTE's.
    • Ensures dietary staff are orientated appropriately upon hire and receive appropriate training on an on-going basis. 
    • Conducts monthly in-services with the dietary staff. 
    • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    Position Requirements:

    • Must have and maintain current Dietary Manager Certification (CDM), be a Registered Dietitian or associate degree in food services. 
    • 4+ years of previous industrial food preparation and service experience.
    • 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
    • Prior experience in healthcare food services preferred.

    Benefits:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid time off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
    • Retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, retirement readiness tools, and rollover support
    • Additional benefits such as life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling services, and identity theft protection
    • PSLF qualifying employer


Job details

Type
Full-time
Location
Excelsior Springs, MO, USA
Salary
$70,000 – $95,000/yr
Posted
Jul 27, 2026

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