The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and meet individual resident needs in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and meet individual resident needs in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
This role involves managing staff, maintaining budget compliance, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance to support resident well-being and satisfaction.
The position requires conducting nutritional assessments, maintaining accurate records, and participating in quality assurance and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and meet individual resident needs in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
dietary department management
meal planning and preparation
budget management and cost control
staff hiring and supervision
regulatory compliance in food service
nutritional assessment and documentation
Nice-to-have
knowledge of PCC software
quality assurance participation
interdisciplinary team coordination
in-service education presentation
workplace injury investigation
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager’s course
Minimum one year long-term care dietary experience preferred
Must maintain continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License and Certification Division