The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to individual resident needs
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to individual resident needs.
This role requires managing staff schedules, hiring, training, and evaluating personnel while maintaining strict compliance with federal and state regulations.
The position involves coordinating with nursing and activities departments to support resident well-being and conducting regular nutritional assessments.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to individual resident needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct and supervise dietary staff
Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance
Manage department budget and costs
Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
Maintain accurate resident diet records
Nice-to-have
Experience with PointClickCare software
Knowledge of PCC system preferred
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Strong communication skills for IDT meetings
Willingness to participate in QA programs
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year long-term care experience preferred
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division