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.
Key responsibilities include ensuring proper food storage and handling, processing diet orders, conducting nutritional assessments, and maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
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 compliance
food safety and sanitation
staff supervision and training
Nice-to-have
resident well-being and satisfaction
special meal planning
interdisciplinary team collaboration
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
One year long-term care dietary experience preferred