The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being
Job Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being.
This role requires managing staff, maintaining budget compliance, and ensuring strict adherence to state and federal food safety regulations.
The position involves coordinating with nursing and activities departments while conducting regular inspections and participating in Quality Assurance meetings.
Matching Summary
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure resident well-being.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct and supervise dietary staff
Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance
Manage department budget and costs
Coordinate with nursing and activities departments
Maintain accurate resident diet records
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of PointClickCare software
Experience in long-term care settings
Ability to conduct nutritional assessments
Strong communication skills for IDT meetings
Key Requirements
Graduate of approved dietary manager's course
Minimum one year long-term care experience preferred
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License Division