The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident's individual needs
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident's individual needs.
This role is responsible for managing staff, maintaining budget compliance, and coordinating with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.
The position requires maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment while ensuring ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident's individual needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct and supervise dietary staff
Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance
Manage departmental 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 interdisciplinary teams
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year in long-term care dietary department
Maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division