The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards
Job Summary
The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
This role includes managing dietary staff, maintaining budget compliance, and coordinating with nursing and activities departments to support resident well-being.
The position requires conducting nutritional assessments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
meal planning and preparation
dietary staff supervision
budget management and cost control
food safety and regulatory compliance
nutritional assessment and documentation
Nice-to-have
knowledge of PCC software
quality assurance participation
interdisciplinary team collaboration
in-service education program delivery
special event meal planning
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager’s course
Minimum one year long-term care dietary experience preferred
Maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License and Certification Division