Dietary Director (Project Management)
Pay: $28-$32/hr (Based on Experience & Certifications)
Bilingual Spanish/English? That's a big plusโbut not required!
๐ What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead food preparation and ensure meals are safe, tasty, and tailored to each resident's dietary needs.
- Supervise and schedule dietary staff, from hiring and training to daily oversight.
- Manage inventory, order supplies, and keep the kitchen compliant, clean, and efficient.
- Coordinate special meals, holiday functions, and nutritional services with other departments.
- Stay on top of documentation, diet orders, and resident nutritional assessments.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and health regulations (and we take those seriously).
- Serve as the go-to person for inspections, audits, and quality assurance.
- Have completed an approved dietary manager's course and hold all required certifications.
- Have at least 1 year of experience in a long-term care facility dietary department (preferred).
- Can confidently lead a team and juggle staff schedules.
- Are organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Can lift up to 50 lbs, and don't mind being on your feet much of the day.
- Are a strong communicator - bilingual in Spanish and English is a bonus , not a must!
- Familiarity with PCC software
- Strong math skills for managing portions, costs, and budgets
- Experience with quality assurance and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings
- Competitive pay: $28-$32/hr
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- A chance to make a real impact in the lives of those we serve
If you're passionate about food, care about people, and have the experience to lead a teamโwe want to hear from you!
