The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, preparation, and service delivery
Job Summary
The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, preparation, and service delivery.
This role requires managing staff, maintaining budget compliance, and ensuring meals meet individual resident needs in accordance with physician orders.
The position involves coordinating with other departments to support resident well-being while conducting regular inspections for safety and cleanliness.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, preparation, and service delivery.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct and supervise dietary staff
Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance
Manage department budget and costs
Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
Maintain accurate diet cards and records
Nice-to-have
Experience with PointClickCare software
Knowledge of long-term care dietary needs
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Strong communication skills for resident interaction
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year experience in long-term care dietary department
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License and Certification Division