The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery, ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery, ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs.
This role involves managing staff, maintaining budget compliance, and coordinating with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.
Essential duties include directing meal preparation, managing department budget, hiring and training staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting resident nutritional assessments.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery, ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
meal planning and preparation
resident nutritional needs
budget management and cost control
food safety and storage regulations
staff supervision and training
kitchen sanitation and safety
Nice-to-have
resident well-being and satisfaction
interdisciplinary team coordination
in-service education programs
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
One year long-term care dietary experience preferred