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Posted 5 Jul 2026
Patient Services Manager 1
Sodexo
📍 WORCESTER
Full-time
Job description
Role Overview: <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sodexo is seeking a <strong>Patient Services Manager</strong> to lead food service operations at UMass North Pavilion in Worcester, MA. This role will oversee a team of 19 frontline associates and supervisors, ensuring exceptional patient dining experiences while supporting clinical and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, healthcare food service experience, and a passion for patient satisfaction. This role offers a consistent schedule with no late nights and every 3rd weekend rotation.</span></div> What You'll Do: <ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Oversee daily operations of the Patient Dining Program, ensuring high-quality meal service and patient satisfaction</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 19 associates, fostering a positive and engaged work environment</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conduct daily patient rounding and service recovery to enhance the overall patient experience</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with clinical teams, dietitians, and nursing staff to support patient dietary needs and satisfaction goals </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform tray assessments to ensure food quality, presentation, and accuracy meet Sodexo standards </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drive compliance with HACCP, safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support operational efficiencies, staffing plans, and training initiatives</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure successful audit readiness and participation in regulatory inspections</span></li></ul> What We Offer: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Time Off and Company Holidays</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.</span></p> What You Bring: <ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1–2 years of customer service leadership experience required (healthcare or food service preferred)</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prior Sodexo experience strongly preferred</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Healthcare food service and patient services experience preferred</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to lead and develop frontline teams in a fast-paced environment </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, and clinical staff</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Passion for delivering excellent patient and customer service aligned with Sodexo CARES behaviors </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills</span></li></ul> Who We Are: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete <a href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this form</a>.</span></p> Qualifications & Requirements: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span>Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience</span></p>