Hospital Food Service Director | Registered Dietitian

Aramark; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director who is a Registered Dietitian to lead clinical and operational food and nutrition services at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital. The role focuses on strategic planning, patient nutrition, and financial stewardship in a high-standard healthcare setting.

The position requires current IL licensure, 5+ years of healthcare leadership, and collaboration with clinical teams to deliver safe, nutritious dining aligned with therapeutic diets and patient

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RDN) required and current licensure in Illinois or eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare food and nutrition services.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: develop and execute food and nutrition service strategy aligned with hospital and Aramark goals.
• Patient Nutrition & Experience: ensure high-quality therapeutic and retail dining programs for patients, visitors and staff.
• Team Management: lead, develop, and engage culinary, nutrition, and support teams for a patient-centered culture.
• Operational Excellence: oversee daily operations, labor productivity, inventory, budgeting and financial performance.
• Regulatory Compliance: maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, FDA and Aramark standards.
• Menu Development: collaborate with clinical teams to meet therapeutic diets and cultural preferences.
• Performance Improvement: use data and feedback to drive improvement in food quality and patient satisfaction.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: partner with leadership and clinical teams to support system-wide initiatives.

Skills

RDN

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Food Service Management

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director who is a Registered Dietitian to lead clinical and operational food and nutrition services at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital. The role focuses on strategic planning, patient nutrition, and financial stewardship in a high-standard healthcare setting.

The position requires current IL licensure, 5+ years of healthcare leadership, and collaboration with clinical teams to deliver safe, nutritious dining aligned with therapeutic diets and patient