Manager, Food & Nutrition Services

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We’re on a mission to end HIV/AIDS through integrated, personalized, judgment-free care. That means meeting people where they are and supporting the whole person - medically, socially, and emotionally. And every role here plays a part in that mission.

We believe healthcare works best when it’s rooted in equity, dignity, and access for all. At Vivent Health, we’re building a culture where every person - both patients and employees - feels seen, respected, and empowered to thrive.

But what truly sets us apart is how we work.

You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, interdisciplinary team united around one goal: better outcomes for the communities we serve. Our model brings together medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy, research, and prevention, creating a holistic approach that changes lives every day.

This isn’t just a workplace.
It’s a community.
It’s a mission.
It’s your chance to be part of something bigger.

Choose Vivent Health and turn your work into purpose.

 

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations.

The Manager, Food & Nutrition Services is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of multiple Food and Nutrition Services pantry locations within a designated region of Vivent Health’s network of integrated health centers. This position provides direct supervision to supervisors, coordinators, and food pantry assistants and ensures consistent, compliant, and high-quality service delivery across all assigned pantry locations. The Manager, Food & Nutrition Services implements department strategy, ensures operational excellence, and supports professional staff development. Food and Nutrition Services are a vital part of the Vivent Health Center, providing clients and patients with nutritious food that benefits their overall health, aids financial stability, and sustains connection to care. The Manager, Food & Nutrition Services reports to the Director, Food & Nutrition Services and serves as the primary operational leader for pantry services across multiple states.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

Winning skills and behaviors for success.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for Food and Nutrition Services Supervisors, Coordinators, and Assistants, dependent on staffing model, across multiple pantry locations.
• In conjunction with site staff and Volunteer Coordinator, train and oversee volunteers to ensure and maintain the smooth, effective and efficient functioning of pantry locations.
• Oversee and monitor daily food acquisition, storage, inventory management, distribution processes, home delivery services, and data collection systems to ensure consistency and compliance with Vivent Health standards and funder requirements.
• Ensure safe and sanitary operations across all pantry locations, including compliance with food safety regulations, proper equipment use, safe product storage, and ServSafe certification coverage requirements. Maintains records of safety and compliance standards.
• Conduct regular operational audits (virtual and on-site as needed) to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards in collaboration with Director.
• Review and monitor site-level budgets in collaboration with the Director and Site Supervisors to ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining high nutritional standards.
• Lead ongoing department meetings to promote communication, alignment, accountability, and sharing of best practices across sites.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of Supervisors, Coordinators, and Assistants in collaboration with Human Resources and the Director, which may include travel to pantry locations as needed.
• Prepare and compile operational reports including utilization data, service metrics, inventory trends, volunteer engagement, and compliance documentation for review by the Director.
• Implement department initiatives, quality improvement plans, and operational changes as directed by the Director.
• Collaborate with Site Leaders, Social Services leaders, clinical teams including dietitians, and Quality Management to ensure Food and Nutrition Services remain integrated within the broader health center model.
• Supports and participates in direct service delivery, stepping in as needed to ensure uninterrupted operations during staff absences, vacancies, or peak service periods.
• This job description is not all-inclusive and out