Dietary Director

CareCore Health; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

CareCore at Willowood is seeking an experienced Dietary Director to lead the dietary department and enhance the dining experience for residents. The role requires strong leadership to oversee operations, supervise staff, ensure meals meet dietary needs, and maintain compliance with food service regulations.You will collaborate with Nursing and other departments, manage budgeting and inventory, and prepare for surveys while promoting quality, safety, and excellent resident service.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary management or supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and develop a dietary team.
• Experience with healthcare food service is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dietary department
• Supervise, train, and schedule dietary staff
• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to resident needs and dietary requirements
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility food service regulations
• Monitor food quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards
• Manage food and supply ordering, inventory, and department expenses
• Collaborate with Nursing and other departments regarding resident dietary needs
• Maintain accurate dietary records and documentation
• Prepare the department for surveys and ensure continued regulatory compliance

Job description

CareCore at Willowood is seeking an experienced and dependable Dietary Director to lead our dietary department. We are looking for a strong leader who is passionate about providing quality food service and creating a positive dining experience for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dietary department

• Supervise, train, and schedule dietary staff

• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to resident needs and dietary requirements

• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility food service regulations

• Monitor food quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards

• Manage food and supply ordering, inventory, and department expenses

• Collaborate with Nursing and other departments regarding resident dietary needs

• Maintain accurate dietary records and documentation

• Prepare the department for surveys and ensure continued regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Previous dietary management or supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting

• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred

• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements

• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills

• Ability to effectively manage and develop a dietary team

• Experience with healthcare food service is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• 401(k)

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunities for professional growth

Join CareCore at Willowood and lead a team dedicated to providing our residents with quality meals and exceptional service.