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 work environment is usually low to moderate noise with reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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
dietary department management
meal planning and preparation
budget and cost control
food safety and sanitation compliance
staff hiring and supervision
nutritional assessment and documentation
Nice-to-have
knowledge of PCC software
coordinating with nursing and activities departments
participation in QA and IDT meetings
conducting in-service education
investigating workplace injuries
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