DIR - DIETARY/FOOD SVCS

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Director of Dietary/Food Services to oversee the food service department, ensuring safe and nutritious meals for patients and staff, and providing leadership to dietary staff in a healthcare setting.

The role collaborates with the Dietitian and Director to guarantee safe food preparation, handling, and storage while upholding high standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a food service related field.
• Certification as a Dietary Manager
• Strong cooking and supervisory experience of 3 or more years in food service at a healthcare facility—preferred.
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of food preparation utilizing menus, kitchen equipment and kitchen cleaning methods/products, safety and infection control practices.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrates proficient time management skills.
• Requires full range of body motion, including bending, lifting up to 50 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• The Director of Dieatry Services is responsible for managine and coordinating all activites of the Food Service Department whick includes providing nutritional and attractive meals for patients and facility employees.
• Maintainingan organized and sanitary enviorment, monitoring supply inventories and purchasing of food and supplies as required, ensuring proper storage of food supplies and managing an effective food staff.

Skills

Strong cooking

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate degree in a food service related field

Certification as a Dietary Manager

Job description

Responsibilities

Dierector of Dietary/Food Services

Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health is one of Arkansas premier adolescence mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children and teens who struggle with behavioralhealth issues. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS!

Website: Psychiatric Care for Children and Teens | Pinnacle Pointe Hospital

The Dietary Manager is responsible for providing direct supervision to dietary staff, working with the Dietitian and Director to ensure safe food preparation, handling, and storage.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• The Director of Dieatry Services is responsible for managine and coordinating all activites of the Food Service Department whick includes providing nutritional and attractive meals for patients and facility employees.
• Maintainingan organized and sanitary enviorment, monitoring supply inventories and purchasing of food and supplies as required, ensuring proper storage of food supplies and managing an effective food staff.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• 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.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Associate degree in a food service related field;
• Certification as a Dietary Manager
• Strong cooking and supervisory experience of 3 or more years in food service at a healthcare facility-preferred.
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of food preparation utilizing menus, kitchen equipment and kitchen cleaning methods/products, safety and infection control practices. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff. Demonstrates proficient time management skills.
• Requires full range of body motion, including bending, handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Able to lift and carry equipment and supplies of 50 lbs or more.

EEO Statement

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