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 involves managing staff, maintaining budget compliance, and coordinating with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.
The position requires maintaining strict adherence to state and federal regulations while conducting regular inspections of the kitchen and storage environments.
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 department budget and costs
Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
Maintain accurate resident diet records
Nice-to-have
Experience with PointClickCare software
Knowledge of holiday event meal planning
Ability to conduct nutritional risk assessments
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year long-term care experience preferred
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division