The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being.
This role requires managing staff, maintaining budget compliance, and ensuring strict adherence to state and federal food safety regulations.
The position involves conducting regular inspections, coordinating interdisciplinary meetings, and presenting in-service education programs for dietary staff.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being.
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 long-term care dietary needs
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Strong communication skills for team education
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