Responsibilities Come join a team that is passionate about improving the lives of people in rural Northwest Oklahoma. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Food Service Director to lead our culinary team and oversee all food service operations at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the food industry, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for providing high-quality food and service in a healthcare organization. This role is crucial in ensuring that our food service meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and certification as a registered dietician in the state of Oklahoma. St. Mary’s is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK.  St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years.  We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women’s Imaging, Wound Care, and more.  Website: https://www.stmarysregional.com Position Summary: Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food items for patients, cafeteria and catering, with emphasis on quality. Follows strict sanitation guidelines set up by the State of Oklahoma Health Department. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Quality – Demonstrates commitment to excellence in food presentation and attainment of employee and patient/visitor satisfaction. Identifies and implements new, or cutting-edge programs, processes and/or approaches in area of responsibility that improve organizational efficiency, outcomes, and performance. Utilizes best practices in developing Quality initiatives. Ensures that areas of responsibility are in constant state of regulatory readiness. Complies with organization/department policies and procedures; takes initiative to update/change as necessary. Measured through purchasing, HCAHPS, policies, etc. Employee Competency/Education – Assesses current staff educational needs. Develops structures and processes within Dietary to improve employee knowledge, skills and abilities. Utilizes best practices to positively impact Staff education and competencies. Measured through competency documentation and education plan. Safe Environment – Puts safety first for employees; ensures compliance with OSHA, Infection Control and Environment of Care requirements. Provides training to staff. Measured by knowledge of staff through safety rounds and workers’ compensation claims, etc. Individual Accountability – Holds self and others accountable for actions and achieving desired outcomes. Facilitates sharing of ideas, strategies, and tactics to achieve departmental facility targets. Collaborates with Corporate and Facility leaders in completion of all initiatives. Benefits: Tuition Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! For more benefit information UHS Benefits Service Center If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Karla Webb, Recruiter by phone at (580)249-3634 or email karla.webb@uhsinc.com About Universal Health Services 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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. 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 all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics or food systems management or equivalent required from an accredited college or university. Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian (LD) required and in good standing with the state of Oklahoma. Three to 5 years of related experience required. Strong communication, organizational and Healthcare Nutritional Service Management skills required. 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