Director, Dietary/Food Services

Job ID: 366327Location: OREM, UtahEmployment type: Full-timeCategory: Behavioral Health, NutritionDetails: ASPEN GROVE BEHAVIORAL HOSP; Director; Day; Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital; Not Remote; 40Posted: 2026-08-27Responsibilities Join us in helping others rediscover their “hope.” Since our establishment in 2011, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional and specialized mental health and addiction treatment in a nurturing and supportive environment. Together, we will work toward a future where mental health is prioritized, stigma is diminished and individuals can live their lives to the fullest potential. If you’re looking for an opportunity to build the career of your dreams and join a team of professionals passionate about helping others, Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital may be the place for you! Please visit The DIRECTOR, DIETARY/FOOD SERVICES will be part of an extraordinary team and be committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. Your Position Details: Full-Time, salaried exempt, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, with some weekends, as needed Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Leave (ELB) - earn time off from your first day Excellent and affordable benefits package with 20+ benefit offerings 401(k) company matched retirement plan AND discounted UHS* stock purchase plan FREE meals and FREE parking Career development opportunities across UHS* and its 300+ locations! Your goals and objectives include: Responsible for managing and coordinating all activities of the Food Service Department and the Dietitians, including providing nutritious and appealing meals for patients and facility staff while maintaining a clean and sanitary environment. Overseeing supply inventory and purchasing, ensuring proper storage of food and supplies, and leading an efficient food service team. Approves hospital menus, including modified diets, conducts nutritional assessments, and offers counseling to patients and their families regarding dietary plans and nutritional principles. Monitors performance improvement initiatives within Dietary/Food Services and contributes to the development and implementation of patient care plans addressing nutritional needs About Universal Health Services* Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. From Fortune, 2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Qualifications Qualifications and Requirements: Master's degree REQUIRED (effective 2020) Utah Registered Dietitian (RD) license REQUIRED Food Safety Manager certification Three (3) - (5) years experience in a hospital dietary/food services setting preferred. 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