The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs.
This role requires managing staff schedules, handling disciplinary actions, and maintaining strict compliance with federal and state regulations.
The position involves coordinating with nursing and activities departments while conducting regular inspections to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct and supervise dietary staff
Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance
Manage department budget and food costs
Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
Conduct nutritional assessments for residents
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of PointClickCare software
Experience in long-term care dietary department
Ability to plan special holiday meals
Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary meetings
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year long-term care experience preferred
Maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division