Dietary Manager - Behavioral Health

Responsibilities Dietary Manager Opportunity!Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is a psychiatric hospital that began offering substance abuse and mental health services in 2002. Primarily established to house adolescents, Lighthouse has transitioned to offering a full spectrum of acute inpatient services to adults and seniors as well. Since 2010, Lighthouse has expanded its mental health and substance abuse services. In 2013, Lighthouse opened a 28-day inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation unit-the first of its kind in the Grand Strand area. In 2015, Lighthouse opened an acute adolescent unit to meet the needs of teens and their families in the Grand Strand. In 2022, Lighthouse opened an Adult Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program. At Lighthouse, we strive to perform at a high level for our patients and their families. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com Job Duties: Recruit and maintain an effective food services staff adequate to meet patient needs. • Complete and plan all food service staffing schedules, review all requests for holiday/vacation time and extended leave time, and ensure all time cards are prepared for payroll in a timely manner. • Ensure staff retention through recognition of efforts, providing opportunities to discuss any issues/problems, and maintain a level of staff morale which projects a positive image of the facility. • Establish and maintain a level of proficiency in the food service staff to ensure provision of quality food services. • Provide leadership and management to all food service staff, and conduct departmental meetings to consistently improve service. • Provide in-service education and orientation to the food service staff, and when appropriate, to other facility staff. • Evaluate the food service staff performance, within departmental and facility policies and procedures, and ensure completion of performance evaluations on scheduled time frames. • Provide counseling and progressive discipline to food service staff, when necessary, and as defined in the facility's policies and procedures. • Ensure that the food services staff is maintaining an ongoing record of food temperatures, refrigerator, freezer and dish machine temperatures. • Work closely with the facility Safety Committee in providing a safe working environment for all food service employees. • Provide the food service staff with adequate equipment/supplies and ensure all equipment is maintained in good working condition at all times. • Monitor the equipment in the department for safety and efficiency and if problems arise, notify plant operations immediately for corrections. • Provide for a sanitary work environment and monitor sanitation and infection control practices to allow for the safe delivery of meals. • Develop, review, and implement the Dietary Services department policies and procedures and make revisions as needed. • Assist with developing the Food Service Department's Performance Improvement and Quality Management plan and coordinate with other departments to develop and carry out the facility-wide IOP plan with the Registered Dietitian. • Consult with the dietician regarding the nutritional needs of patients. • Approve all menus and make food service provision relevant to dietary requirements for patients on therapeutic diets and applicable to patients' special needs. • Participate in the development of the Dietary Services department's budget and ensure it is maintained to an acceptable level. • Responsible for purchasing food, storage of food, monitoring inventory, food preparation, and quality service. • Maintain relationships with approved vendors, and monitor products purchased for quality and cost effectiveness. • Complete reports and update the Chief Executive Officer in the departmental activities on a regular basis. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. If you would like to learn more about the Dietary Manager position before applying, please contact Shayla Stokely, Director of Human Resources, at Qualifications Job Requirements: A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated responsible food service management experience, with at Least two (2) years in a management/supervisory role. In the absence of any of these qualifications upon hire, with the exclusion of licensure, employee must demonstrate the ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within a reasonable time frame via the organization's orientation and training program Associates Degree Required in Food services or hospitality required. Bachelors degree in a food services related field preferred. Certified Dietary Manager Preferred EEO Statement 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 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. 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. 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Created: 2026-03-04