Director of Dietary
About The Position
JOIN OUR TEAM AS OUR DIRECTOR OF DIETARY! Schedule: M-F, some flexibility required based on department needs Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? Are you a skilled food service leader who is passionate about creating safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals in a healthcare environment? Your opportunity awaits at Chicago Behavioral Hospital! As the Director of Dietary, you will oversee the full operation of the hospital’s Dietary Department, ensuring patients and staff receive nutritious meals prepared in a safe, sanitary, and efficient environment. You will lead the kitchen team, manage purchasing and inventory, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure the delivery of high-quality food services across the facility. In this leadership role, you will supervise dietary staff, coordinate daily food production, maintain sanitation standards, and ensure compliance with hospital, regulatory, and food safety guidelines including Joint Commission and CMS standards. If you are passionate about leadership, operational excellence, and supporting patient care through high-quality food service, we invite you to join our team and help create a supportive and safe environment for our patients and staff.
Requirements
- Culinary degree or related discipline preferred, but relevant experience and technical abilities will be considered.
- Preferred to have at least five (5) years’ experience in quantity cooking, a basic knowledge of modified diets.
- Training in Dietary sanitation and possession of food service food handler’s permit a required.
- Experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils preferred.
- Three (3) years kitchen supervisory experience helpful.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen and dining areas
- Supervise the preparation and service of meals according to approved menus and production schedules
- Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary staff including cooks and dietary aides
- Ensure all food service operations meet federal, state, and hospital sanitation standards
- Manage purchasing, receiving, storage, and utilization of food and supplies
- Monitor refrigerators, freezers, and food storage areas to ensure proper labeling, rotation, and safety
- Develop menus and coordinate special dietary needs with the dietitian
- Plan meals for special events, meetings, and hospital functions
- Support positive working relationships within the department and across the facility
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Shift differential available depending on the shift
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
