The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being.
This role requires managing staff, maintaining budget compliance, and ensuring strict adherence to state and federal food safety regulations.
The position involves conducting regular inspections, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and performing nutritional assessments for residents.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage dietary staff scheduling and training
Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance
Maintain accurate resident diet records and cards
Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
Control department budget and food costs
Nice-to-have
Experience with PointClickCare software preferred
Knowledge of PCC system for documentation
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Participation in Quality Assurance meetings
Conducting in-service education programs
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
One year experience in long-term care dietary department
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division