Patient Meal Services Manager (RD)

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a leader for Patient Services within the Culinary Service department to oversee hospital patient meals, ensure nutrition orders are followed, and implement best practices for safe, cost-effective service. This role partners with nursing, mentors staff, and drives quality initiatives in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position requires a Registered Dietitian, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service, Dietetics, Nutrition or Management; Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months of hire.
• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day of work (required only in the states of Utah and Idaho).
• ServSafe certification obtained within 90 days of hire date if not current.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team.
• Demonstrated highly effective verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of patient meal services.
• Partners with nursing to educate and ensure guidelines.
• Leads patient meal areas and trains in therapeutic diets.
• Implements clinical best practices to deliver care at appropriate cost.
• Provides value-based leadership to build high functioning teams.
• Manages HR functions: hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, discipline, termination.
• Ensures food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors quality and satisfaction scores and supports improvement plans.

Skills

Food Service

People Management

Food Safety and Sanitation

Business

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Financial Competence

Nutrition

Education

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

Registered Dietitian (CRD)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Scheduling software

Computerized tracking systems

Internet & Email

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a leader for Patient Services within the Culinary Service department to oversee hospital patient meals, ensure nutrition orders are followed, and implement best practices for safe, cost-effective service. This role partners with nursing, mentors staff, and drives quality initiatives in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position requires a Registered Dietitian, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.