DIR - DIETARY/FOOD SVCS

Universal Health Services; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center seeks a Director of Dietary/Food Services to lead nutrition operations for patients and staff. You will develop and enforce policies, ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant dietary services, and supervise the dietary team in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes menu planning, therapeutic diets, inventory management, and collaboration with clinical staff to support patient care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• 5-8 years’ experience in food service; healthcare food service preferred.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and ServSafe Manager Certification required.
• Good organizational skills; able to inventory, write recipes and supervise staff.
• Physical ability to stand, lift light materials and operate kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the nutrition services operations for patients and staff.
• Develop, manage and maintain policies and procedures in line with regulations.
• Oversee food ordering, preparation, delivery, cleanup and sanitation activities.
• Manage equipment maintenance, record keeping and staff supervision.

Skills

Record keeping

Menu planning

Therapeutic diets

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Recipe writing experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home.

Website: https://suncoastbhc.com/

The facility is looking for a Director of Dietary/Food Services who will be responsible for directing and overseeing the overall operations of nutrition services for patients and employees. This role is responsible for assuring quality nutritional services are provided daily in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner by developing, managing, and maintaining policies and procedures in accordance with administrative directives, physician’s orders, patient care plan orders, patient care plans, professional and regulatory standards. Additionally, this role manages the operation of the Dietary Department including food ordering and preparation, food delivery and clean up and oversees equipment maintenance, record keeping and all sanitation activities.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Pet Insurance
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com .

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• 5-8 years’ experience in food service. Must have knowledge of record keeping, menu planning, therapeutic diets, and purchasing practices. Experience in a healthcare food service facility preferred.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required. ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required.
• Good organizational skills a must. Also, must be familiar with inventorying, cooking by recipes and writing recipes, writing procedures and supervising a staff.
• Physical Requirements: Good physical health and good mental attitude is essential. Stands and walks most of the day. Handles and manipulates equipment. Tastes and smells food to determine quality. Reaches, lifts and carries relatively light material.

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