Director of Dietary

Solaris HealthCare is hiring a Director of Dietary to join our team!

Director of Dietary duties

• Provide visionary leadership to the dietary department, including hiring, training, and supervising dietary staff.
• Develop nutritious and appealing menus that meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents/patients while adhering to budgetary constraints and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee food preparation and production processes to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to sanitation and food safety standards.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams to assess residents'/patients' nutritional needs and develop individualized dietary plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing dietary services, including sanitation, safety, and nutrition standards.
• Manage dietary department budgets, including food and supply procurement, labor costs, and expense monitoring.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance the nutritional services provided to residents/patients and optimize their health outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and dietitians, to integrate dietary services into the overall care plan.
• Foster a culture of exceptional customer service and resident/patient satisfaction within the dietary department.
• Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities to dietary staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Director of Dietary Requirements

• Minimum of 2 + years of experience in dietary management, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and empower dietary staff to achieve excellence.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition principles, therapeutic diets, and food service operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and communicate dietary information to residents/patients.
• Proficiency in computer applications and dietary software systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing dietary services, including CMS and state survey guidelines.
• Commitment to quality improvement and customer service excellence.
• Compassion, empathy, and a patient-centered approach