DIR - DIETARY/FOOD SVCS

Universal Health Services; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Dietary Services Director to lead the hospital dietary department, ensuring top-quality food service for patients, guests, and staff. The role oversees purchasing, storage, staff training, sanitation, and budget management while fostering a positive hospital culture.

The successful candidate will manage operations, maintain high food safety standards, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, driving efficient use of resources and staff performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5-8 years of direct experience required.
• CDM or CFPP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities of the Dietary Department to ensure high quality food service for patients, guests, and staff.
• Oversee purchasing, storage, and supply management for the dietary department.
• Provide staff training in food handling and safety practices.
• Maintain sanitary food preparation and storage to high standards.
• Monitor department budget and optimize resource use.
• Lead and promote a positive hospital environment and staff performance.
• Coordinate dietary operations including budgeting, purchasing, and staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and healthcare food service regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff training

Food safety

Sanitation

Purchasing

Operations coordination

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CDM or CFPP

Job description

Responsibilities

The Dietary Services Director is responsible for managing all activities of the Dietary Department, ensuring high quality food service for patients, guests, and staff. This role includes overseeing food purchasing, staff training, sanitation standards, and budget management, while promoting a positive work environment and hospital culture.

Qualifications

The best candidate for this position will:

• Ensure a high standard of quality service for patients, guests and staff
• Oversee purchasing, storage, and supply management for the dietary department
• Ensure that department staff are trained in food handling and safety practices
• Maintain the highest standards in sanitary food preparation and storage
• Monitor department budget and ensure efficient use of resources
• Provide leadership to promote a positive environment and high staff performance
• Plan and coordinate dietary operations, including budgeting, food purchasing and staff performance
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with all healthcare food services regulations

A Bachelor's Degree and 5 - 8 years of direct experience is required

CDM or CFPP is required