The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery, ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery, ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs.
This role involves managing staff, maintaining budget compliance, and coordinating with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.
Essential duties include directing meal preparation, managing department budget, hiring and supervising staff, ensuring food safety, and coordinating with nursing and activities departments.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery, ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to resident needs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
meal planning and preparation
nutritious meal service
regulatory compliance
staff supervision and training
budget management
food safety and storage
Nice-to-have
resident well-being focus
interdisciplinary coordination
quality assurance participation
in-service education delivery
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
One year long-term care dietary experience preferred