Dietary (Food Service) Manager

Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital as a Dietary Manager, where you'll oversee kitchen operations, manage food service staff, and ensure compliance with dietary needs and regulations. This role offers growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to both patient care and staff development.

Benefits

Annual education/tuition assistance

Competitive compensation

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food service, preferably in institutional settings.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in kitchen.
• Food Handlers Permit required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 7 dietary staff members.
• Collaborate with the dietician to create weekly menus.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Training and supervision of staff

Communication

Budget management

Food quality and safety

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Dietary (Food Service) Manager role at Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital.

Salt Lake Behavioral Health operates a full-service kitchen serving 3 meals a day to 200+ employees and patients. The Dietary Manager plans and oversees the preparation of delicious, well-balanced meals while considering special dietary needs, allergies, and preferred diets. Responsible for smooth day-to-day operations, ensuring a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen. The Dietary Manager leads by example through communication, creativity, availability, and flexibility.

Salt Lake Behavioral Health is a private 118-bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults. Our mission is to transform lives through exceptional patient care.

Benefits of Joining the Salt Lake Behavioral Team

• A challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ facilities
• Annual education/tuition assistance
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent and affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock purchase plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Expand your experience and energize your career

Duties Include

• Training and supervision of food service staff
• Oversee a team of 7 dietary staff members
• Encourage a professional team rapport and positive kitchen environment
• Train and improve staff and food quality
• Communicate expectations and responsibilities
• Create work schedules, monitor attendance and PTO
• Participate in hiring and onboarding
• Conduct performance and skills evaluations
• Address performance concerns following hospital policy

• Ordering and menu preparation
• Collaborate with the dietician to create weekly menus, including special diets and seasonal foods
• Manage departmental budget and resource use
• Place weekly food orders and oversee inventory

• Kitchen Management
• Oversee inventory and ensure FIFO procedures
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Maintain proper food handling, preparation, and storage practices
• Develop recipes and presentation standards
• Ensure food quality and consistency
• Step in to cover kitchen positions if needed

• Leadership Duties
• Report to upper management and participate in meetings
• Improve patient food scores and implement improvement plans

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling
• Ability to stand for entire shift

• Requirements
• High School Diploma required; Culinary degree preferred
• 5+ years in food service, preferably in institutional settings
• 3+ years supervisory experience in kitchen
• Food Handlers Permit required
• ServSafe certification required within 90 days

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