Dietary Director

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily Pay options

Health benefits

PTO

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Durango, CO is seeking a Dietary Director to lead the dietary department and ensure nutritious, safe dining for residents. This full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, Daily Pay options, and opportunities for growth within a team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing operations, menu planning for nutritional needs and restrictions, staff hiring/training, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with food

Qualifications

• Experience leading dietary services, preferably in healthcare or long-term care.
• Knowledge of nutrition, menu planning, and food safety regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented attitude and commitment to resident care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary department operations.
• Plan menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs and dietary restrictions.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff.
• Manage food inventory, costs, and departmental budgets.
• Collaborate with nursing and other departments to support resident needs.
• Promote resident satisfaction and quality dining experiences.

Skills

Team leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Menu planning

Communication

Organization

Job description

Join our Team as a Dietary Director!

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
450 Prospector Ave, Durango, CO 81301
Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Benefits

Are you a strong leader with a passion for nutrition and resident care? Join our team as Dietary Director and help create nutritious, enjoyable dining experiences for our residents!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with Daily Pay options

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, PTO, and life insurance

• Employee referral bonuses

• Career growth and internal promotion opportunities

• Supportive leadership and a team-oriented environment

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily dietary department operations

• Plan menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs and dietary restrictions

• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff

• Manage food inventory, costs, and departmental budgets

• Collaborate with nursing and other departments to support resident needs

• Promote resident satisfaction and quality dining experiences

What We’re Looking For

• Previous dietary leadership experience preferred, especially in healthcare or long-term care

• Knowledge of nutrition, menu planning, and food safety regulations

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• A dependable, team-oriented attitude and commitment to resident care

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected status.