Patient Meal Services Leader — Registered Dietitian

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Patient Services leader for the Culinary Service department at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO. You will oversee daily patient meal operations, partner with nursing to educate patients and staff, and train caregivers in therapeutic diets to ensure orders are followed and care is cost-effective.

The role requires a Registered Dietitian and strong skills in leadership, food safety, and quality improvement, with a focus on delivering exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service, Dietetics, Nutrition or Management; RD credential within 6 months of hire.
• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification required by first day of work (only in Utah/Idaho).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of patient meal services in the hospital.
• Partners with nursing to educate and ensure guidelines are followed.
• Leads meal areas and trains in therapeutic diets per provider orders.
• Implements clinical best practices delivering care and service cost-effectively.

Skills

Food Service

People Management

Food Safety

Nutrition

Interpersonal Communication

Financial Competence

Computer Literacy

Business

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Service, Dietetics, Nutrition or Management

Registered Dietitian credential (within 6 months of hire)

Job description

Intermountain Health seeks a Patient Services leader for the Culinary Service department at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO. You will oversee daily patient meal operations, partner with nursing to educate patients and staff, and train caregivers in therapeutic diets to ensure orders are followed and care is cost-effective.

The role requires a Registered Dietitian and strong skills in leadership, food safety, and quality improvement, with a focus on delivering exceptional patient experiences.