Dietary Manager

Health Here; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Hospital Food Service Manager to lead daily dietary and kitchen operations in a behavioral health facility. You will supervise food service staff and ensure high-quality patient meals.

This role requires strong leadership, menu planning aligned with patient dietary needs, strict food safety, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to support patient care.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to safe, therapeutic nutrition and efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills for managing kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of therapeutic/dietary menu planning and patient-focused nutrition requirements.
• Experience with kitchen operations, inventory control, and budget accountability.
• Proficiency in food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate food service personnel to ensure efficient, high-quality patient meals.
• Plan and manage menus aligned with patient dietary needs and care requirements.
• Oversee food preparation, portioning, and meal service operations.
• Manage inventory, monitor food costs, and adhere to budgets.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards, sanitation practices, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Job description

Summary

Lead daily dietary and kitchen operations at a behavioral health hospital by supervising food service staff and overseeing all aspects of meal preparation and service.

Summary

Lead daily dietary and kitchen operations at a behavioral health hospital by supervising food service staff and overseeing all aspects of meal preparation and service.

Key Duties

• Supervise and coordinate food service personnel to ensure efficient, high-quality patient meals.
• Plan and manage menus aligned with patient dietary needs and care requirements.
• Oversee food preparation, portioning, and meal service operations.
• Manage inventory, monitor food costs, and adhere to budgets.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards, sanitation practices, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills for managing kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of therapeutic/dietary menu planning and patient-focused nutrition requirements.
• Experience with kitchen operations, inventory control, and budget accountability.
• Proficiency in food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance requirements.