Healthcare Dining Director: Elevate Patient Meals

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District seeks a Healthcare Culinary Director to lead culinary services, food & nutrition operations, and hospitality across the organization. You will oversee daily kitchen activities, dining services, staffing, procurement, and sanitation to ensure safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals for patients and residents.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance knowledge, and a focus on hospitality and patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary arts, hospitality management, healthcare administration, nutrition, business, or related education preferred.
• Healthcare food service experience in hospital/long-term care settings strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Culinary Services and Food & Nutrition operations across the organization.
• Oversee daily food preparation, meal service, staffing, purchasing, inventory, sanitation, and workflow.
• Develop menus balancing nutrition, patient needs, variety, and cost effectiveness; ensure standardized recipes and portion controls.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality Mindset

Budgeting & Cost Control

Staff Development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts / Hospitality / Healthcare administration

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District seeks a Healthcare Culinary Director to lead culinary services, food & nutrition operations, and hospitality across the organization. You will oversee daily kitchen activities, dining services, staffing, procurement, and sanitation to ensure safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals for patients and residents.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance knowledge, and a focus on hospitality and patient experience.