Certified Dietary Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFood Services DirectorFull-Time | Exempt | Department HeadWe are seeking an experienced and organized Food Services Director to lead all nutritional and food service operations within the facility. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, resident-centered dining services while ensuring regulatory compliance, food safety, and operational efficiency.This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who values quality, accountability, and collaboration across departments.Responsibilities• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee all food and nutritional services operations • Ensure meals meet dietary requirements, physician orders, and resident preferences • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including food safety and sanitation standards • Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and menus • Coordinate food services with nursing, activities, environmental services, and administration • Lead meal service rounds and engage with residents and families • Oversee inventory, ordering, budgeting, and cost controls • Ensure proper documentation, MSDS compliance, and infection control practices • Recruit, train, schedule, evaluate, and discipline food services staff • Participate in quality assurance, survey readiness, audits, and plans of correction • Lead departmental meetings and ongoing staff trainingQualifications• Prior food services leadership experience required • Healthcare or long-term care experience strongly preferred • Knowledge of therapeutic diets, sanitation, and food safety standards • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Commitment to quality, safety, and resident satisfactionPhysical Requirements• Standing, walking, and working in kitchen and dining environments • Ability to lift supplies and operate kitchen equipment • Exposure to heat, cleaning chemicals, and food service environments Reasonable accommodations may be provided.Why Join Us• Department head role with direct impact on resident satisfaction • Opportunity to lead and shape dining services • Collaborative leadership environment • Purpose-driven work in a healthcare settingApply today to lead food services with quality, consistency, and care.