The Dietary Director ensures that meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards
Job Summary
The Dietary Director ensures that meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards.
This role manages dietary staff, maintains budget compliance, coordinates with other departments, and supports resident well-being and satisfaction.
The work environment is generally low to moderate noise with reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director ensures that meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
meal planning and food preparation
dietary staff supervision and training
budget management and cost control
compliance with dietary regulations
food safety and sanitation practices
resident nutritional assessment
Nice-to-have
knowledge of PCC software
coordination with nursing and activities departments
quality assurance and interdisciplinary team participation
in-service education program delivery
investigation of workplace injuries
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager’s course
Minimum one year long-term care dietary experience preferred
Maintain continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License and Certification Division