Director Of Dietary And Food Services

Come join our team and love what you do! We are currently hiring a full time Director of Dietary and Food Services for Fremont Hospital! The Director of Dietary and Food Services serves as a steward of the department, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility across teams, while actively working to prevent the kitchen and department from becoming siloed. This role is responsible for the overall management and coordination of dietary services, ensuring all activities are conducted transparently and in close communication with hospital leadership, other departments, and key stakeholders. The Director oversees the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring the preparation of nutritious, well-presented meals for patients and staff, the maintenance of a clean and sanitary environment, the monitoring and purchasing of food and supply inventories, proper food storage, and accurate documentation of required data. This includes oversight of unit pantries and food supplies, ensuring par levels are established, maintained, and routinely stocked in coordination with nursing and unit staff. This position requires effective staff leadership, adherence to food and staffing budgets, and continuous efforts to reduce waste. The Director is also responsible for developing and tracking departmental performance improvement plans, enhancing patient satisfaction, and reporting outcomes to the Quality Council. Close collaboration with the Clinical Nutrition Manager is essential to implement compliant menus and dietetic procedures, and the Director must work in partnership with the Nursing Department to ensure patients receive meals aligned with their clinical needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Fremont Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the full time Director of Dietary and Food Services position, such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation Tuition assistance Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Pet insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in food and/or nutrition related field or equivalent experience. Experience: Experience in food service management preferably in a healthcare facility. Experience in a management/supervisory role. Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission/CMS, OSHA, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Certifications: Registered Dietician or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) ServSafe Manager certification is required within 30 days of hire. Fremont Hospital's Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (Blocking/Disengagement Skills Only) is required within 90 days of hire and prior to participating in any preventative intervention measures. Training and certification support will be provided by Fremont Hospital, if needed. Computer/Software programs: Type 35+ WPM Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to learn specialized food planning and patient care software (Blue Print, Bed Board) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.