Certified Dietary Manager

August Healthcare; Scotland Neck (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

August Healthcare is seeking an experienced Food Services Director in North Carolina to lead all nutrition and dining operations within the facility. The role emphasizes resident-centered meals, regulatory compliance, and efficient service in a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of coordinating with nursing, activities, environmental services, and administration to ensure high-quality dining experiences

Qualifications

• Experience leading food services in healthcare or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop staff in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• 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 training.

Skills

Food service leadership

Healthcare industry experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Staff supervision

Job description

Food Services Director

Full-Time | Exempt | Department Head

We 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 training

Qualifications

• 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 satisfaction

Physical 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 setting