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 regulations regarding food safety.
The position involves conducting regular inspections, coordinating with other departments, and participating in Quality Assurance and Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
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
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 resident records
Nice-to-have
Experience in long-term care dietary department
Knowledge of PCC PointClickCare software
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary meetings
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year experience in long-term care preferred
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division