Dietary Manager: Lead Kitchen & Patient Nutrition

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) seeks a Dietary Manager to lead our dietary services team, overseeing daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, and ensuring safe, nutritious meals for patients and staff.

In collaboration with dietitians and healthcare professionals, you will develop menus, manage inventory and budgets, uphold food safety standards, and support a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of related food service or kitchen operations experience.
• Food Handler Management Certification is required.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Experience supervising kitchen personnel and coordinating daily food service operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, food preparation, and menu planning.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, healthcare professionals, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, meal service, and overall food quality.
• Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate food service staff while promoting teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with dietitians and healthcare professionals to develop nutritious menus and accommodate patient dietary requirements, restrictions, and preferences.
• Manage food inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and departmental budgets while minimizing waste and maintaining cost-effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and applicable health regulations through regular inspections and quality monitoring.
• Maintain consistent meal preparation and service standards, ensuring meals are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
• Provide ongoing staff education, training, and guidance on food preparation, sanitation practices, and departmental procedures.
• Partner with patients, staff, and hospital leadership to address dietary concerns, improve service quality, and support a positive patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Budget management

Food safety

Communication

Operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler Management Certification

CPR/BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) seeks a Dietary Manager to lead our dietary services team, overseeing daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, and ensuring safe, nutritious meals for patients and staff.

In collaboration with dietitians and healthcare professionals, you will develop menus, manage inventory and budgets, uphold food safety standards, and support a positive patient experience.