Dietary Director

About the role

Join our dietary team in a skilled nursing setting and help provide comfort, care and connection through every meal served to our residents! We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026! As an employee recently said, “I feel I have a lot of support. I feel like part of the team.”

Location: Dockside Health & Rehab Center - 74 Mizpah Road, Locust Hill, VA 23092

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of your job is to manage the operation of the food service department to include staffing, food ordering, meal preparation, food delivery, food safety and kitchen sanitation in accordance with community policies, physician orders, resident care plans and within the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the community. Assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and supervise food service staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handler level II or similar food safety certification per state requirement
• Certified food service manager OR similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body OR associate’s or higher degree in food service management or hospitality (with food service/restaurant management coursework) from an accredited institution
• Meet state requirements for food service managers where applicable

Benefits

• Flexible Pay Options – Choose On-Demand Pay (paid as soon as tomorrow for work done today) or Weekly Pay
• Positive, Family-Like Atmosphere – fun, supportive environment where teamwork and care go hand-in-hand
• Generous PTO & Benefits – comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being and work-life balance
• Career Growth Opportunities – Loan and Forgiveness program plus other educational programs to advance your nursing career
• Strong, Stable Leadership – experienced managers committed to customer service excellence and staff development
• Daily Pay! (Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days)
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, and more
• Health Savings Account available with employer contribution
• 401K through Fidelity
• Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
• Various discount programs, including discounted childcare through KinderCare
• Wellness programs offered through WebMD
• Employee recognition programs
• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!

Pay

Full-Time Opportunity Available. Shifts Needed: Days and Evenings. Wage: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour. Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.