Food and Nutrition Manager

Facility:

Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.​
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Food & Nutrition Services Manager is responsible/accountable for leading and managing retail, Food and Nutrition Services. Overseas, plans, directs, implements, supervises and evaluates the food production, retail and clinical operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department to provide the highest level of quality and service. Leads quality improvement initiatives to support departmental and organizational goals. Develop and provide educational programs for clients, students, employee and community audiences. 

 

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in related field and Completion of an ACEND approved dietetic internship or coordinated undergraduate program

• Preferred: Plan of study for MS completion or a Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field

 

Experience

• Preferred: Previous supervisory and management experience and 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.

 

Skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Computer skills (be able to effectively use Microsoft office)

• Able to follow direction and work well as a team player

• Able to multitask , be flexible to change and possess critical thinking skills

 

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Registered Dietitian with State Licensure.

• Required: Maintains registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

• Preferred: Maintains Certified Diabetes Educator certificationEducation: ▪ Required: Bachelor’s Degree in related field and Completion of an ACEND approved dietetic internship or coordinated undergraduate program ▪ Preferred: Plan of study for MS completion or a Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field Experience: ▪ Preferred: Previous supervisory and management experience and 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting. Skills: ▪ Excellent communication skills ▪ Computer skills (be able to effectively use Microsoft office) ▪ Able to follow direction and work well as a team player ▪ Able to multitask , be flexible to change and possess critical thinking skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: Registered Dietitian with State Licensure. ▪ Required: Maintains registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. ▪ Preferred: Maintains Certified Diabetes Educator certification