The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards
Job Summary
The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
This role involves managing dietary staff, maintaining budget compliance, coordinating with other departments, and supporting resident well-being and satisfaction.
The work environment is generally low to moderate noise with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual 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 safety investigation
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager’s course
Minimum one year long-term care dietary experience preferred
Maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License and Certification Division