The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being
Job Summary
The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being.
This role requires managing a team of dietary staff while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding food safety and nutrition.
The position involves coordinating with other departments such as nursing and activities to support resident satisfaction and conducting regular nutritional assessments.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Oversee dietary department operations
Manage food safety and quality standards
Supervise and train dietary staff
Maintain budget compliance and cost control
Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
Nice-to-have
Experience with PointClickCare software
Knowledge of long-term care dietary needs
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Strong communication skills for resident interaction
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year experience in long-term care preferred
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division