Patient Dining Services Leader

Sodexo; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee daily patient dining operations and meal service across patient care units. You will manage staff, resources, and initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and operational performance.

Responsibilities include directing daily activities, guiding performance and safety standards, and partnering with nursing and hospital leadership to deliver exceptional patient experiences. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years of management experience.
• Experience in patient dining/healthcare operations preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with nursing and hospital leadership.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and HACCP standards.
• Union supervision experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily patient meal services and ensures resources meet goals.
• Oversees patient dining operations and staff scheduling.
• Implements quality improvements and conducts audits.
• Manages training for frontline teams and supervisors.
• Supports safety and sanitation initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Engages staff to promote an inclusive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operations management

Patient dining

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee daily patient dining operations and meal service across patient care units. You will manage staff, resources, and initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and operational performance.

Responsibilities include directing daily activities, guiding performance and safety standards, and partnering with nursing and hospital leadership to deliver exceptional patient experiences. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.