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 hiring, training, and supervising dietary staff while maintaining strict compliance with state and federal regulations.
The position requires managing the department budget, coordinating with other departments, and conducting regular inspections to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.
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 sanitation 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 preferred
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary meetings
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year long-term care experience preferred
Knowledge of PCC (PointClickCare) software preferred
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing