Director of Dietetic Services - South Mountain Restoration Center

THE POSITION Are you eager to lead a team that shapes the nutritional well‑being of residents as the Director of Dietetic Services with the Department of Human Services? This role gives you the chance to guide a full food service operation that supports health, comfort, and quality of life at South Mountain Restoration Center. You will manage menus, oversee clinical dietetics, and ensure that every resident receives thoughtful, respectful care. Your leadership will help create a safe, welcoming environment that values strong service and teamwork. THE POSITION Are you eager to lead a team that shapes the nutritional well‑being of residents as the Director of Dietetic Services with the Department of Human Services? This role gives you the chance to guide a full food service operation that supports health, comfort, and quality of life at South Mountain Restoration Center. You will manage menus, oversee clinical dietetics, and ensure that every resident receives thoughtful, respectful care. Your leadership will help create a safe, welcoming environment that values strong service and teamwork. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position oversees the dietetic operations of South Mountain Restoration Center by directing food service activities, managing nutritional care, and supervising departmental staff. The role ensures that services meet resident needs, maintain safety, and follow all required standards. As a Director of Dietetic Services, you will perform the following duties: Menu Planning: Review and design standard and therapeutic menus that meet nutritional needs and support resident well-being Nutritional Oversight: Guide nutritional assessments and ensure services address physiological, emotional, and cultural needs Food Operations: Direct ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing food, supplies, and equipment to maintain uninterrupted service Staff Supervision: Manage staffing, scheduling, training, evaluations, and personnel records for the dietary department Safety Standards: Maintain sanitary conditions, inspect food service areas, and enforce safety procedures in all operations Budget Management: Prepare departmental budgets, review allocations, and ensure resources support quality care within fiscal limits Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:0 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of experience in the supervision of food preparation activities in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation, and a bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, dietetics, food service, culinary arts, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of experience in the supervision of food preparation activities in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation. Special Requirements This position requires active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility for such certification. Other Requirements You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. Veterans Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania