The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards
Job Summary
The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards.
This role involves managing dietary staff, maintaining budget compliance, coordinating with other departments, and supporting resident well-being and satisfaction.
The work environment is representative of typical kitchen settings with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
meal planning and preparation
dietary staff supervision
budget management and cost control
compliance with dietary regulations
food safety and sanitation practices
nutritional assessment and documentation
Nice-to-have
coordination with nursing and activities departments
experience with PCC software
quality assurance participation
in-service education presentation
investigation of workplace injuries
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager’s course
Minimum one year long-term care dietary experience preferred
Knowledge of PCC software preferred
Maintain continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License and Certification Division