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 involves managing dietary staff, maintaining budget compliance, and coordinating with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.
The position requires maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment and participating in quality assurance and interdisciplinary team meetings.
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 food preparation
dietary staff supervision and training
budget management and cost control
compliance with dietary regulations
nutritional assessment and documentation
Nice-to-have
coordination with nursing and activities departments
participation in Quality Assurance and interdisciplinary meetings
in-service education program presentation
experience with PCC software
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager’s course
Minimum one year long-term care dietary experience preferred
Knowledge of PCC software preferred
Maintain continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License and Certification Division