Director of Dietary Services - Healthcare Facility

Director of Dietary Services Opportunity

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment.

As the Director of Dietary Services, you will be responsible for directly supervising employees in the food service area, providing a high standard of foods, serving areas, and eating areas. Job duties include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures for the department; assigning and coordinating workload of employees to promote efficiency of operations. You will also consult with the facility administrator and dietitian regarding menus and ensure compliance with state licensing standards and individual student / resident needs; assist dietitian with menu planning and calculation of special diets according to physician orders; supervise and assist in serving meals. Additionally, you will inspect kitchen and dining areas, kitchen utensils and equipment, ensure sanitary standards are met; requisition, purchase, and inspect food items, supplies, and equipment to maintain proper stock levels and ensure standards of quality are met. Responsible for employee safety by ensuring employees utilize Coastal Harbor Health System's hazard communication program, including access to Material Safety Data Sheets.

Benefit highlights include a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan, SoFi student loan refinancing program, and career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Qualifications Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. One to three years previous experience and / or training in Food Service Management.

EEO Statement

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If you would like to learn more about the Director of Dietary Services position before applying, please contact Amanda Stima, Human Resources Director, at amanda.stima@uhsinc.com. For more information on UHS and its subsidiaries, visit our website.