Dietary Director

Essential Duties

• Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needs
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with approved menus and physician orders
• Manage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriately
• Plan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility events
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions and terminations as needed
• Ensure proper food storage and handling practices in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Process new diet orders and updates; maintain accurate diet cards and resident records
• Assess resident food preferences, allergies, and nutritional risks; complete monthly nutritional notes
• Prepare staff schedules and adjust for coverage needs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and storage environment
• Conduct regular inspections of the dietary department for safety and cleanliness
• Cook dietary services with nursing and activities departments
• Coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
• Present in-service education programs for dietary staff
• Investigate workplace injuries and implement corrective actions or retraining
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain department security and confidentiality of resident information
• Visit residents to conduct nutritional assessments, explain diets, and promote quality food service
• Note any menu changes and document accordingly

Qualification

• Education and/or Experience: Graduate of an approved dietary manager’s course meeting state and federal regulations. Minimum one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred. Knowledge of PCC (PointClickCare) software preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Must maintain required continuing education and licensing. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division.
• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Occasional sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Visual acuity including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.