Food Service Manager

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative care in a warm, coastal community setting. We are committed to helping patients recover from disabling medical events - including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses - through personalized and intensive therapy programs. Our rehabilitation team combines expertise and compassion, providing tailored physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to address each patient’s specific challenges and goals.

The hospital’s modern design includes spacious private rooms and fully equipped therapy areas, allowing patients to practice real-life skills and build confidence in a safe environment. Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for exceptional quality of care, Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to serve the Coastal Bend region by guiding patients on their journey to restored health, independence, and a better quality of life.

Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi is a coastal gem with beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, and plenty of outdoor recreation. Known for its laid‑back lifestyle, the city also offers strong healthcare and education sectors.

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Food Service Manager to lead the daily operations of our dietary services department. The Food Service Manager is responsible for overseeing meal planning, food preparation, patient meal services, sanitation programs, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and departmental staff performance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring patients, visitors, and employees receive high‑quality nutritional services that support recovery, healing, and overall satisfaction.

Working closely with clinical teams, including Registered Dietitians, Nursing, and hospital leadership, the Food Service Manager ensures dietary services meet physician orders, therapeutic diet requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who is passionate about service excellence, patient experience, team development, and operational efficiency.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well‑being.

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

At Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful…