Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care with Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation. 

Manager - Food & Nutritional Services - Geisinger Behavioral Health Center

We are looking for a Manager of Food & Nutritional Services at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center located in beautiful Danville, PA. 

Acadia Healthcare and Geisinger Health have partnered to establish a state-of-the-art, 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Danville, PA. Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville will serve pediatric and adult patients, offering inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programming, and ECT services. It will also serve as a teaching hospital for students and residents of Geisinger’s College of Health Sciences. Set to open in Summer 2025, this facility will help meet the urgent need for accessible, high-quality psychiatric care in the region, expanding capacity to support patients with diverse mental health needs.

What would you do in this role?

​Manage the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages. 

​ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• ​Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving. 
• ​Maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, kitchen, serving and dining areas of the facility.   
• ​Coordination with Dietitian or clinical leadership to plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing. 
• ​Review, plan menus and prepare projected menu plans. 
• ​Interpret recipes, modified diet plans and proper portion control in accordance with approved policy or clinical direction.  

• ​Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation. 
• ​Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.  
• ​Orient, train and coach team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures. 

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OTHER FUNCTIONS:  

• ​Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. 

​EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• ​High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• ​Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred.  
• ​Four of more years’ experience in food services role with 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services. 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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