Dietary Manager
UHS
Summary
Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead our dietary services team. In this role, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise food service staff, and ensure the preparation and delivery of safe, nutritious, high-quality meals that support the needs of our patients and staff.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, meal service, and overall food quality.
- Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate food service staff while promoting teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with dietitians and healthcare professionals to develop nutritious menus and accommodate patient dietary requirements, restrictions, and preferences.
- Manage food inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and departmental budgets while minimizing waste and maintaining cost-effective operations.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and applicable health regulations through regular inspections and quality monitoring.
- Maintain consistent meal preparation and service standards, ensuring meals are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
- Provide ongoing staff education, training, and guidance on food preparation, sanitation practices, and departmental procedures.
- Partner with patients, staff, and hospital leadership to address dietary concerns, improve service quality, and support a positive patient experience.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3–5 years of related food service or kitchen operations experience.
- Food Handler Management Certification.
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Experience supervising kitchen personnel and coordinating daily food service operations.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, food preparation, and menu planning.
- Experience managing inventory, purchasing, and departmental budgets.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, healthcare professionals, and vendors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Vocational or technical training in culinary arts, food service management, or a related field.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 3–5 years of related food service or kitchen operations experience
- Food Handler Management Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Experience supervising kitchen personnel and coordinating daily food service operations
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, food preparation, and menu planning
- Experience managing inventory, purchasing, and departmental budgets
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, healthcare professionals, and vendors
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.