Patient Meal Lead Dietitian

Intermountain Health Primary Children\'s Hospital, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a renowned healthcare institution dedicated to delivering exceptional pediatric care. As part of the Intermountain Health system, Primary Children\'s Hospital is committed to improving the health and well-being of children through compassionate care, advanced medical treatments, and innovative therapies. The hospital is known for its focus on patient-centered care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to the highest standards of clinical excellence. Its Culinary Service department plays a vital role in supporting patient recovery and satisfaction by providing nutritious, therapeutic, and carefully managed meal services tailored to the unique needs of pediatric patients.

The Patient Services Manager role within the Culinary Service department is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of patient meal services at Primary Children\'s Hospital. This full-time position entails managing the daily operations of patient meal provisions, ensuring the delivery of optimal, safe, and high-quality nutritional services that meet both clinical guidelines and patient expectations. The manager collaborates closely with nursing and clinical teams to ensure therapeutic diets are strictly followed and patient-specific dietary needs are addressed thoroughly. The role emphasizes the implementation of system-level best practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives to foster an exceptional dining experience for patients.

This position requires a dynamic leader who can balance operational efficiency with compassionate service. The Patient Services Manager is responsible for organizing caregiver productivity and cost-effective service delivery, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are maintained, and driving customer satisfaction through monitoring quality metrics and developing responsive action plans. This individual will lead and mentor a diverse team, handling all human resource functions including hiring, training, performance evaluation, conflict resolution, and disciplinary measures. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering value-based leadership to create a high-functioning, accountable work environment.

Candidates for this role should have at least 2-3 years of experience as a registered dietitian, along with proven leadership skills in managing teams of at least five members. Experience in food service or a culinary background is considered advantageous to effectively navigate the complexities of hospital food operations. The ideal applicant is proficient with computer applications, including advanced spreadsheet and database management, and has experience with quality improvement initiatives. Certifications such as Food Handler Permit or ServSafe are required, with specific state mandates applicable.

The hourly pay rate ranges from $33.51 to $51.73 based on experience. Intermountain Health emphasizes the well-being of its employees, offering a generous benefits package to support mind, body, and spirit wellness, fostering a culture that values health, happiness, security, connectedness, and engagement. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring practices and ensuring all applicants are considered without bias. Utilizing an AI-enhanced recruitment platform ensures a fair, privacy-protected application process. This position demands dedication and flexibility with expectations to be available for patients and caregivers at all times.