The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, ensuring meals are safe and nutritious. This role involves managing staff and coordinating with other departments to enhance resident satisfaction. The position requires compliance with regulatory standards and effective budget management for the dietary services
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, ensuring meals are safe and nutritious. This role involves managing staff and coordinating with other departments to enhance resident satisfaction. The position requires compliance with regulatory standards and effective budget management for the dietary services.
The director is responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating dietary staff while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
Participation in Quality Assurance meetings and conducting in-service education programs for staff are essential components of this role.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, ensuring meals are safe and nutritious. This role involves managing staff and coordinating with other departments to enhance resident satisfaction. The position requires compliance with regulatory standards and effective budget management for the dietary services.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
meal planning and food preparation
budget management skills
knowledge of food safety regulations
Nice-to-have
experience with PCC software
ability to conduct nutritional assessments
strong leadership skills
Key Requirements
graduate of an approved dietary manager’s course
minimum one year of experience in long-term care dietary