The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to individual resident needs
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to individual resident needs.
This role involves managing staff schedules, handling disciplinary actions, and maintaining strict compliance with federal and state regulations.
The position requires coordinating with nursing and activities departments while conducting regular inspections to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to individual resident needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage dietary department staff
Ensure food safety compliance
Maintain resident nutritional records
Control department budget costs
Coordinate with nursing departments
Nice-to-have
Experience in long-term care settings
Knowledge of PointClickCare software
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Strong communication with interdisciplinary teams
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year long-term care experience preferred
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing