Dietary Manager

Responsibilities

Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare. 

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.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced food service professional who brings strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and a commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, quality, and patient-centered service.

What You Will Do 

As our Dietary Manager, you will play an important role in maintaining efficient kitchen operations, supporting your team, and ensuring patients receive meals that meet their individual nutritional needs. You will:

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

What Will Help You Succeed

Successful team members at PIW demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, and commitment to service excellence. You’ll thrive in this role by staying organized in a fast-paced environment, supporting and developing your team, maintaining high food safety standards, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to meet the nutritional needs of our patients.

About The Psychiatric Institute of Washington

For nearly 50 years, The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) has provided behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. community. Our 130-bed facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs designed to help patients find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier future. 

At PIW, our team brings together professionals from across clinical, administrative, operational, and support disciplines who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. 

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Why Choose PIW?

At PIW, your work is a part of something meaningful, and every role contributes to helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging moments. When you join PIW, you will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated behavioral healthcare professionals, grow your skills, and build a career within an organization committed to passionate care, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

Benefits & Rewards

We believe a rewarding career should support your life both inside and outside of work. As a full-timeDietary Manager, you may be eligible for a variety of benefits that support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment 

• Generous Paid Time Off  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• Additional insurance coverage (such as life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance)  

• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan  

• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program  

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!  

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Eligibility for benefits and programs may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, position, location, and applicable plan requirements. Benefit information provided in this posting is a summary and is subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about leading food service operations, developing strong teams, and ensuring patients receive safe, nutritious, high-quality meals, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with PIW!

Questions about this opportunity?

Interested in learning more about career opportunities at PIW? Feel free to reach out directly! I’m happy to answer questions and help you explore opportunities with our team.

Elizabeth Edge | Recruiter

Call or Text: 202-277-9963

Email: [email protected]

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