The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs
Job Summary
The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs.
This role requires managing department budgets, controlling costs, and supervising staff through hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
The position demands strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while coordinating with other departments to support resident well-being.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department to ensure meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Oversee dietary department operations
Manage food safety and nutritional standards
Supervise and train dietary staff
Maintain regulatory compliance with state/federal laws
Process diet orders and maintain resident records
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of PCC PointClickCare software
Experience in long-term care dietary department
Ability to coordinate with nursing departments
Conduct nutritional assessments and in-service education
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year experience in long-term care preferred
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division