General Manager Food and Nutrition

General Manager Food & Nutrition Services POSITION PURPOSE: Functions as the General Manager responsible for the oversight and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the Regional Health Ministry's Food & Nutrition Services Department in a community hospital or single site setting. The Manager of Food & Nutrition Services is responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all activities within the department in a single campus environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, supports and endorses senior leadership decisions, goals, objectives, and strategies. Oversees the day-to-day management of the RHM's FANS department and ensures program service support objectives are met. Provides a work environment that fosters positive energy, creativity, and teamwork among colleagues across all functional areas. Provides operational and technical support to RHM stakeholders, managers, and System Office in support of the overall management of FANS programs. Develops, implements and coordinates within the RHM: Standardization of policies and procedures related to FANS expense management and operations. Implementation of core program systems (Menus, Food Formularies, Cleaning Practices, auditing tools, competencies, etc.) Ensures short and long-term regional financial objectives stay on course and drives initiatives with RHM teams that contribute to THS program short and long-term operational excellence. Provides fiduciary responsibility for RHM monthly outcome of FANS program profit and loss statement and works with local stakeholders and Regional Manager to prepare and submit program annual revenue and expense budgets. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BA or BS degree preferred in institutional management, dietetics or equivalent degree with a minimum of five years progressive experience in the field of dietetics or healthcare foodservice management or an equivalent combination of education and work experience such as Certified Dietary Manager certification (CDM) and 7 to 10 years progressive management experience. Ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative, and team oriented culture. Ability to develop methodologies for collecting and analyzing relevant data; to audit program processes; monitor quality; identify, problems and their root causes, and make recommendations for improvement. Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational, planning, delegation, coaching, communication (verbal, written and interpersonal), and computer (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills; with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to challenge conventional thinking at all levels of the organization. A personal presence characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. Ability to be a self-starter and independent worker able to manage multiple conflicting priorities and demands. Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and provide regular follow up to ensure objectives is met. PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a well-lighted, well-ventilated area. Occasionally exposed to normal food service conditions such as noise, heat, and humidity. TRINITY HOSPITALITY SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT: In the spirit of our guiding behaviors, as stewards of Trinity Health, our pledge is to deliver culinary, nutritional and hospitality excellence in a compassionate and innovative manner to all we serve across our ministry. TRINITY HEALTH MISSION STATEMENT AND GUIDING BEHAVIORS: Mission: We serve together in Trinity Health, in the spirit of the Gospel, to heal body, mind and spirit, to improve the health of our communities and to steward the resources entrusted to us. The Guiding Behaviors are the behaviors necessary for all of us to achieve our Vision. They are: We support each other in serving our patients and communities. We communicate openly, honestly, respectfully and directly. We are fully present. We are all accountable. We trust and assume goodness in intentions. We are continuous learners. Our Commitment: Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-03-09