The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, 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, approved menus, 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 conducting nutritional assessments, maintaining regulatory compliance, and promoting quality food service within a clean and safe kitchen environment.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director ensures meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
meal planning and food preparation
dietary staff management and supervision
budget management and cost control
compliance with dietary regulations
nutritional assessment and documentation
food safety and sanitation practices
Nice-to-have
knowledge of PCC software
coordination with nursing and activities departments
quality assurance and interdisciplinary team participation
in-service education program delivery
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