Director OF Food Services

Company Overview

Our client is a growing healthcare organizationoperatingskilled nursing and long-term care facilities across multiple states. The organization prioritizes strong clinical operations, regulatory excellence, and high-quality resident care.

Position Overview

Ourclient isseeking an experiencedCorporate Director of Dietitianto oversee dietary operations across healthcare facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. This roleis responsible forimplementing standards, supporting facility teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational consistency across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate will have regional or corporate healthcare experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to take ownership of dietary operations. Significant travel will berequiredduring theinitialphase of employment while systems and processes areestablished. Travel expenses, including hotels and meal stipends, will be reimbursed. Travel requirements are expected to decrease as operations become established.

Location: Cleveland, OH
Work Setting: Regional Travel Required
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 USD/Annually
Benefits: Healthcare Benefits, PTO, Vacation Package, 401(k), Travel Reimbursement, Hotel Accommodations, Meal Stipend, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of dietary operations across multiple healthcare facilities.
• Develop and implement consistent dietary standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support facility leadership teams in achieving operational, clinical, and resident satisfaction goals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local dietary regulations.
• Conduct facility assessments andidentifyopportunities for operational improvement.
• Travel regularly throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York to support facility operations.
• Mentor and support dietary managers and facility teams.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective action plans when needed.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leadership to improve quality of care and resident outcomes.
• Establish systems and processes that promote long‑term operational success.
• Drive accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement across all facilities.
• Take ownership of regional dietary operations and provide strategic leadership for future growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian credentialrequired.
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a related fieldrequired.
• Regional or corporate healthcare leadership experiencerequired.
• Experience overseeing dietary operations across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance standards, and dietary best practices
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational systems and processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and an ownership mindset.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long‑term care, rehabilitation, or post‑acute care settings preferred.

Compensation

The published salary range is used as a guide to provide prospective candidates with a level of compensation that is competitive with today's market. The salary range for this position is a good faith estimate that allows for flexibility to align with various levels of experience, education, and performance.

EEO Statement

Topaz HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.