Director, Dietary/Food Services

UHS•Orem, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing and coordinating all activities of the Food Service Department and the Dietitians, including providing nutritious and appealing meals for patients and facility staff while maintaining a clean and sanitary environment. Overseeing supply inventory and purchasing, ensuring proper storage of food and supplies, and leading an efficient food service team. Approves hospital menus, including modified diets, conducts nutritional assessments, and offers counseling to patients and their families regarding dietary plans and nutritional principles. Monitors performance improvement initiatives within Dietary/Food Services and contributes to the development and implementation of patient care plans addressing nutritional needs.

Requirements

Master's degree REQUIRED (effective 2020)
Utah Registered Dietitian (RD) license REQUIRED
Food Safety Manager certification
Knowledge of The Joint Commission (JCAHO) Standards, Utah Department of Health, alongside Utah’s specific dietary regulations to ensure all nutritional services meet or exceed quality, safety, and compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

Three (3) - (5) years experience in a hospital dietary/food services setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Managing and coordinating all activities of the Food Service Department and the Dietitians, including providing nutritious and appealing meals for patients and facility staff while maintaining a clean and sanitary environment.
Overseeing supply inventory and purchasing, ensuring proper storage of food and supplies, and leading an efficient food service team.
Approving hospital menus, including modified diets, conducting nutritional assessments, and offering counseling to patients and their families regarding dietary plans and nutritional principles.
Monitoring performance improvement initiatives within Dietary/Food Services and contributing to the development and implementation of patient care plans addressing nutritional needs.