Hospital Dietary Manager / Chef

Socket.dev; Gunnison (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Hospital Dietary Manager / Chef to oversee nutritional services and meal preparation in a healthcare setting. You will lead a kitchen team, develop patient-centered menus, and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

This full-time role involves budgeting, inventory management, collaborating with dietitians, and maintaining documentation while delivering high-quality meals that support patient recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef or dietary manager in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of hospital dietary regulations and nutrition guidelines.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and multitask.
• Culinary certification or degree preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient meal plans meeting dietary needs.
• Supervise hospital kitchen operations and ensure food safety.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and storage.
• Lead and train kitchen staff.
• Ensure quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with dietitians to customize menus.
• Monitor food costs and budgeting.
• Maintain documentation on food safety and compliance.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Menu planning

Budgeting & cost control

Staff training & development

Education

Culinary or nutrition degree

High School diploma

Dietary Management certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Budgeting processes

Food safety protocols

Job description

Description

Hospital Dietary Manager / Chef - Full Time

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Hospital Dietary Manager / Chef to oversee the nutritional services and meal preparation for our healthcare facility. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care and well‑being through nutritious, high‑quality meals while managing a dynamic team in a fast‑paced environment. If you are passionate about healthcare nutrition and culinary excellence, we invite you to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Develop and implement meal plans that meet the dietary needs of patients, staff, and visitors, adhering to healthcare regulations and nutritional standards
• - Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the hospital kitchen, ensuring efficient workflow and food safety compliance
• - Manage inventory, procurement, and storage of food supplies and kitchen equipment
• - Lead, train, and evaluate kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• - Ensure all food preparation and service meet quality, safety, and sanitation standards
• - Collaborate with healthcare professionals and dietitians to customize menus for patients with specific dietary restrictions or health conditions
• - Monitor and control food costs and budgeting to optimize resources
• - Maintain accurate documentation related to food safety, sanitation, and compliance audits

Skills and Qualifications:

• - Proven experience as a chef, dietary manager, or in a similar culinary leadership role within a healthcare setting
• - Knowledge of hospital dietary regulations, food safety standards, and nutrition guidelines
• - Strong leadership and team management skills
• - Excellent organizational and communication abilities
• - Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively
• - Culinary certification or degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field preferred
• - Familiarity with inventory management and budgeting processes
• - Commitment to patient-centered care and food quality

Join our organization and be part of a team that values health, nutrition, and culinary excellence. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and well‑being.

Eligible team members will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and financial future, including:

• Medical Insurance
• HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Utah State Retirement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Job Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Food Handlers Permit
• Dietary Management Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to carry, climb, hear/listen, lift, reach and manipulate objects, tools, or equipment, push/pull, see, speak, squat/kneel, stand, and walk. Heavy physical exertion is also required as duties involve moving materials weighing 10 – 20 pounds continually, and 25 – 50 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 90% of the work period. Work involves the potential for exposure to infectious. This position requires mobility. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.