Food Services Manager

Santiam Hospital; Stayton (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

PTO and holiday pay

401(k) Retirement

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Santiam Hospital is seeking an experienced Food Services Manager to lead hospital dining operations, supervise staff, manage inventory and costs, and ensure high-quality patient meals aligned with dietary needs. You will work with a Dietitian to keep menus current and supervise daily meal service for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role emphasizes food safety, accurate reporting, and collaborative, service-oriented teamwork within a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and dining operations.
• Ability to plan menus considering dietary, age, cultural and religious needs.
• Experience with inventory, purchasing, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital Food Services staff and schedules.
• Maintain patient meal accuracy and quality per diet orders.
• Collaborate with a Dietitian to design menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and clean work areas.
• Prepare and review daily/monthly meal card and POS reports.
• Provide excellent service to staff and visitors in dining areas.

Skills

Staff supervision

Verbal and written communication

Attention to dietary needs

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food service management, or culinary arts

CDM credentials

Food Protection Professional credentials

ServSafe certification

Job description

Who You’ll Join:At Santiam Hospital & Clinics, we believe exceptional patient care starts with a supportive and inclusive work environment. We empower every team member by providing access to advanced medical technology and continuous professional development. Join our collaborative culture, where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged.We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Food Services Manager who will oversee the day-to-day operations of Hospital Food Services, including staff supervision, scheduling, performance management, inventory and purchasing, cost recommendations, and the development and enforcement of policies and procedures. You will demonstrate accurate, high-quality patient meal service tailored to dietary, age-related, cultural, and religious needs, supporting nutrition education and documentation when needed, and provide welcoming, efficient meal service to staff and visitors.As the Food Services Manager you will be responsible for food-safety standards, clean and orderly work areas, accurate operational reports, and current knowledge of nutrition and food service practices through ongoing meetings and continuing education. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, professional, and team-oriented, demonstrating integrity, initiative, punctuality, receptiveness to feedback, and a commitment to organizational needs and ongoing learning.Take the next step in your healthcare career—apply today and bring your expertise to Santiam Hospital & Clinics, recently honored as 2026’s Best Hospital in the Willamette Valley!What You’ll Do:Oversee Food Services staff and encourage staff cooperation within Service and with other Hospital staff.Assist with development of remedial plans for Service staff or discipline staff as is indicated.Write and maintain Job Descriptions and monthly work schedules for all Service positions.When necessary, arrange for Service staff duty coverage or perform such duties.Approve and sign Service staff timecards.Complete evaluation of Service staff as is needed.Oversee Service inventory of equipment and supplies, determine Service need for food and supplies, order needed materials from approved vendors, justify orders from alternate vendors or sources, submit applicable rebate forms to vendors, and inform appropriate Business Office staff about Service expenditures not related to those for typical food and supplies.Recommend to Outpatient Services Director appropriate cost changes for menu items and catering services and update the menu and applicable forms to reflect approved cost changes.In collaboration with a Service Dietitian, design, plan, and review menu cycles, keeping standardized recipes current and adapting patient menus in accord with patient age, dietary requirement, and cultural, religious, and other preferences.Access patient census and patient diet census using the electronic medical record, check patient meal trays for quality and accuracy, supervise patient diet order processing, correct menus and meal tray identification cards as is necessary, and confirm questionable orders with House Supervisors.Cheerfully and helpfully serve standardized food portions to Hospital staff and visitors in the dining room during designated mealtimes, while correctly making change for cash purchases and operating the Hospital computerized meal card system and the Hospital point of sale system.Prepare daily and monthly reports about meal card system and point of sale system use.Demonstrate Santiam Hospital Mission, Vision, and Values; assess patient and Hospital needs; and ensure that such needs are met.Use patient experience information to improve Hospital service, and consider patients during any action.When on duty, arrive reliably, punctually, and prepared to work, and report potential absence or tardiness as far in advance as is possible.Attend and participate in required meetings, and actively pursue education through attendance of in-service and academic programs.What You’ll Need:Knowledge of principles that relate to the positionPossession of an associate or bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food service management, or culinary arts from an accredited institutionPossession of Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional credentials, and certification in ServSafe techniquesPossession of a current valid Oregon food handler cardAptitude in verbal and written communication, including ability to communicate with persons in all age groupsPossession of United States proof of citizenship or right to work in the United StatesPossession of a driver license or analogous identificationWillingness to participate in Hospital orientation and educational in-serviceBenefits for Eligible Positions:Medical, Vision and Dental InsurancePTO and holiday payEmployee Referral Program401(k) RetirementLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityEmployee DiscountsBilingual Pay Differential for eligible positionsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible positionsTuition Assistance for eligible positionsWhy Santiam Hospital?At Santiam Hospital & Clinics, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to excellence in patient care is matched by our dedication to employee growth and well-being. As part of our team, you’ll have access to cutting-edge medical technology, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Join us at Santiam Hospital & Clinics, where your skills and compassion will be appreciated, and together, we can make a positive impact on the health and lives of our community.With 13 clinics offering 8 specialties, you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic healthcare community. We’re proud to have been named the 2026 Best Place to Have a Baby, Best Hospital as well as receiving accolades for our Surgery Center, Medical Facility and Women’s Clinic, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients.Santiam Hospital & Clinics is a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and an EEO Affirmative Action Race/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Veteran/Disability Employer.All communication will exclusively originate from an @santiamhospital.org email address. For your security, please do not respond to messages from any other email domain.