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 manages dietary staff, maintains budget compliance, and coordinates with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.
The work environment is usually low to moderate noise level and reasonable accommodations may be made 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, approved menus, and regulatory standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
meal planning and preparation
dietary staff supervision
budget management and cost control
food safety and sanitation compliance
resident nutritional assessment
coordination with nursing and activities departments
Nice-to-have
experience with PCC software
quality assurance participation
in-service education program delivery
interdisciplinary team collaboration
investigation of 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 required continuing education and licensing
Good standing with Department of Public Health License and Certification Division