POSITION TITLE: Dietary Lead

REPORTS TO:  Director of Dietary Services

PAY RANGE: $26.57 - $30.29

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love being the go-to person on shift, and believe that good food is part of good care, we want to hear from you! Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is looking for a Dietary Lead who brings energy, ownership, and a passion for food service to our dietary team. This is a hands-on role where no two days look the same, and your work directly supports the patients, staff, and guests who depend on us every day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meal Production & Service

• Assemble, prepare, and serve meals and snacks according to menus, recipes, diet requirements, textures, and portion standards.

• Support Cooks and Dietary Aides with food preparation, tray setup, and workflow needs.

• Organize and deliver prepared food to patient areas.

• Maintain food quality, temperature control, and accuracy during all meal services.

• Conduct spot checks on food temperatures and tray accuracy.

Workflow Coordination (Non Supervisory)

• Set up and maintain tray line workflow for all meal services.

• Coordinate task assignments based on staffing and operational needs (no disciplinary or supervisory authority).

• Resolve workflow issues in real time within established procedures.

• Ensure timely and efficient meal service while supporting team communication.

Kitchen Readiness, Safety & Sanitation

• Perform shift start and end of shift walkthroughs to ensure kitchen readiness, cleanliness, and organization.

• Monitor walk in temperatures, dry storage, dish room setup, and equipment functionality.

• Identify safety, sanitation, or maintenance concerns; address within scope or report to the Director.

• Maintain high standards of sanitation, food labeling, dating, and documentation.

Inventory, Deliveries & Ordering Support

• Participate in inventory review and communicate supply needs.

• Receive, verify, and document food and supply deliveries, including temperatures, quantities, and product condition.

• Coordinate delivery put away workflow without disrupting meal service.

• Assist with ordering processes as assigned, following facility procedures.

Staff Training & Development

• Train new and existing staff on food safety, sanitation, workflow, tray accuracy, and recipe compliance.

• Demonstrate proper techniques and reinforce facility standards during daily operations.

• Communicate training needs or skill gaps to the Director.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure consistent completion of temperature logs, cleaning logs, and food safety documentation.

• Uphold organizational ethics, confidentiality, and customer service standards.

• Follow all facility policies and procedures.

Professional Conduct

• Serve behavioral health patients and staff with a friendly, helpful, and professional demeanor.

• Maintain excellent attendance and reliability.

• Take required breaks according to policy and operational coverage.

• No overtime permitted without prior authorization.