Dietary Director

Carecore-Healt; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Supportive leadership team

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

CareCore at Willowood is seeking an experienced Dietary Director to lead our dietary department and provide quality meals for residents. You will oversee daily operations, supervise staff, ensure dietary needs are met, and maintain compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in healthcare food service, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. ServSafe certification is preferred, with opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

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.

Skills

Dietary leadership

Supervisory experience

ServSafe Manager Certification

Food safety standards

Healthcare food service

Leadership & comms

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.