The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident's individual needs
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident's individual needs.
This role is responsible for managing staff, maintaining budget compliance, and coordinating with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.
The position requires maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment while ensuring ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident's individual needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage dietary staff scheduling and training
Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance
Maintain department budget and cost control
Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
Conduct nutritional assessments for residents
Nice-to-have
Experience with PointClickCare software preferred
Knowledge of long-term care dietary standards
Ability to plan special holiday meals
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager course
One year experience in long-term care dietary department
Maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division