Dietary Manager - Food and Nutritional Service

Acadia Healthcare Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead their Food and Nutritional Services department. This role involves overseeing food service operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting a compassionate kitchen culture. Join a mission-driven team committed to improving patient care through quality nutrition and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in food services, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Certified Dietary Manager credential or active pursuit of certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all food service operations for patients and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to meet patients' nutritional needs.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Compliance

Team Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management

Job description

️ Now Hiring: Dietary Manager – Food & Nutritional Services

Harbor Oaks Hospital – New Baltimore, MI

Salary: $60,000–$70,000/year (based on education and experience)
Exempt | Full-Time| $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Are you a passionate leader ready to nourish change and inspire excellence?

Join Harbor Oaks Hospital, the leading Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Center in New Baltimore, and become part of a mission-driven team that’s transforming lives every day.

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Dietary Manager to lead our Food and Nutritional Services department. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare by ensuring quality, compliance, and compassionate care through food.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage all food service operations for patients and staff

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards (including ServSafe)

• Supervise and support dietary staff to ensure high-quality meal preparation and delivery

• Collaborate with clinical teams to meet patients' nutritional needs

• Oversee inventory, ordering, and budget management

• Foster a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, respect, and excellence

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition, or related field (preferred)

• 4+ years of experience in food services, including 2+ years in a supervisory role

• ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Certified Dietary Manager credential or active pursuit of certification (as required by state/facility)

Special Incentive: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Get rewarded for bringing your talent to a place that truly values your contribution.

Perks & Benefits That Feed Your Future:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement and Paid Training

• Employee Time Off (ETO) + Paid Holidays + Personal Day

• Monthly Employee Celebrations & Recognition Programs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Discounts & Perks

Be part of something bigger.

At Harbor Oaks, you’re not just preparing meals — you’re helping people heal, recover, and regain hope.

Ready to make a difference one meal at a time?
Apply today and bring your leadership, compassion, and culinary expertise to a team that values your impact.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Manage the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving.
• Maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, kitchen, serving and dining areas of the facility.
• Coordination with Dietitian or clinical leadership to plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Review, plan menus and prepare projected menu plans.
• Interpret recipes, modified diet plans and proper portion control in accordance with approved policy or clinical direction.

• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.
• Orient, train and coach team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred.
• Four of more years’ experience in food services role with 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.

· Required completion of the coursework and a passing score on the examination for Certified Dietary Manager, or be in the active pursuit of license/certification, where required by the state and facility.

We are committed to providing equalemployment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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