The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to 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 resident needs.
This role requires managing staff schedules, budgets, and ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations.
The position involves coordinating with nursing and activities departments while conducting regular nutritional assessments and maintaining accurate resident diet records.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Dietary manager course graduate
Long-term care dietary experience
Food safety and sanitation compliance
Staff hiring and supervision skills
Budget management and cost control
PointClickCare software knowledge
Nice-to-have
Experience with holiday meal planning
Strong interdisciplinary team coordination
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
In-service education program delivery
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year long-term care experience preferred
Maintain required continuing education and licensing