Dietary Manager

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. 

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.