Dietary Specialist, Food Services – Saudi Arabia

Desired Skills: Dietary Specialist,food services management

Dietary Specialist / Food Services Team Lead – Saudi Arabia
Location: Prestigious Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Recruiter: PE Global Healthcare

PE Global Healthcare is delighted to partner with a world-renowned hospital in Saudi Arabia in the recruitment of an experienced Dietary Specialist / Food Services Team Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious healthcare organization and play a key role in leading clinical nutrition and food service operations.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, supervising, and coordinating all food services and nutrition education activities within the Clinical Nutrition and Food Services Unit (CNFSU). You will work closely with inpatient and outpatient dietitians, clinical teams, and external food service contractors to ensure exceptional standards of nutrition, safety, and patient satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and oversee all nutrition education programs for clinical dietitians.

• Lead and supervise food services across inpatient units, cafeterias, catering, and related facilities.

• Ensure operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards (JCI preferred).

• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality, and patient-centered service.

• Oversee vendor contracts and manage food service teams to deliver excellence.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Services, Clinical Nutrition, or related field.

• 5–7 years’ progressive experience in food services management, ideally within a JCI-accredited healthcare setting.

• Strong background in leading food service teams and managing vendor contracts.

• HACCP certification (preferred).

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious hospitals in Saudi Arabia.

• Competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Career development in a world-class healthcare environment.