Head of Patient Nutrition & Dietary Services

Northern California Behavioral Health System; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k/IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic)

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Northern California Behavioral Health System is seeking a Director of Dietary Services to lead the organization’s food and nutrition operations and ensure patient meals meet clinical standards and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with a Registered Dietitian, supervise dietary staff, and drive policy and quality improvements within the department to support safe, high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include: RD, or a Bachelor’s in food and nutrition with 1 year in dietetic services in a licensed healthcare facility, or CDM with California training, or a State-Approved Dietetic Supervisor Training with 90 hours plus 1 year hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all operations related to food and nutrition services.
• Plans and executes menu-related activities with a Registered Dietitian.
• Develops and revises policies relating to dietetics with input from healthcare professionals.
• Hires, trains, orients, and manages Dietary staff to meet patient care standards.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in hospital committees (QAPI, Patient Safety, Pharmacy and Therapeutics).
• Participates in program development and maintains regulatory compliance for the Dietary Department.

Job description

Northern California Behavioral Health System is seeking a Director of Dietary Services to lead the organization’s food and nutrition operations and ensure patient meals meet clinical standards and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with a Registered Dietitian, supervise dietary staff, and drive policy and quality improvements within the department to support safe, high‑quality care.