The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to individual resident needs
Job Summary
The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to individual resident needs.
This role requires managing staff through hiring, training, and performance evaluation while maintaining strict compliance with state and federal regulations.
The position involves coordinating with other departments and participating in Quality Assurance meetings to support overall resident well-being and satisfaction.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to individual resident needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct and supervise dietary staff
Ensure compliance with federal regulations
Manage department budget and costs
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
Nice-to-have
Experience in long-term care dietary department
Knowledge of PCC PointClickCare software
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Strong communication skills for resident interaction
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
One year experience in long-term care preferred
Maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division