DIRECTOR - DIETARY/FOOD SERVICES

Job Description

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Spring Mountain Treatment Center is a 110-bed mental health facility providing acute crisis stabilization services for adults, teens, and children in a secure inpatient setting since 2001. Our individualized treatment includes a structured, therapeutic environment, intensive physician involvement and oversight, and daily group and educational programs. We provide a caring and healthy environment that gives individuals a chance to make positive changes.

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We are currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as the Director of Dietary overseeing the Dietary Department. Maintains and monitors the Dietary Department financial results to achieve operating goals. Achieves and maintains a level of service consistent with quality assurance and accreditation standards. Promotes a positive working environment and guest relations. As a member of the facility management team, the Director of Dietary is actively involved in strategic planning and identification of potential growth opportunities. They present good communication and observation skills as well as the ability to accurately process and document information.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

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• Provide staff management including hiring, developing, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
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• Provide orientation, training and evaluation of staff per facility policies and standards.
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• Ensure menus served are nutrionally adequate and well received.
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• Identify and report to the dietitian any problems in the implementation of the care plan/special diet orders.
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• Responsible for or may assist dietitians with establishing or revising dietary policies and menu. 
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• Determine budget requirements for the department and review/approve expenditures.
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• Observe and analyze work processes to improve the efficiency of operations. 
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• Check incoming food and supplies for quality, correct amount, correct price and direct the storage of received goods or equipment. 
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• Plan and assist in prep of special meals for events.
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• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
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This opportunity offers the following:

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• Challenging and rewarding work environment
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• Competitive Compensation
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• Generous Paid Time Off for full and part-time positions
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• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans for full and part-time positions
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• 401(K) with company match
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• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries! 
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About Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)

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One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed  Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues  during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of  Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.  

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Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit  

Qualifications\n

Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree required. Experience may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in lieu of a degree. 
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• Five (5) years minimum experience in a hospital setting.
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• Previous experience in hiring, training, scheduling, motivating and counseling support staff required.
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• Food Handler Card certification required. 
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. 
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• Must consistently maintain a safe and clean working environment, following both Spring Mountain and the State Of Nevada Policy and Procedures
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• Ability to assess food and supply items relative to daily scheduled menus, as well as, for special events and/or activities
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• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand for long periods of time
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• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
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• Understand and honor the established hospital rules, regulations and Policy and Procedures.
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• Good communication skills, i.e., reading, writing, and speaking
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• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
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• Good leadership qualities which includes self-control, patience, and empathy
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• New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
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• Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check)
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EEO Statement

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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. 

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Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

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We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 

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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. 

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If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. 

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