Dietary Director

EPIC Healthcare; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Job summary

EPIC Healthcare is seeking a Dietary Director to lead the dietary department and ensure residents receive nutritious meals and excellent dining service. The role focuses on policy compliance, staff supervision, and collaboration with clinical teams to meet dietary needs.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, extensive healthcare nutrition knowledge, and the ability to manage resources in a fast-paced facility, ensuring top-quality dining experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary/food service management experience is required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and food safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the dietary department
• Plan and coordinate nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and facility standards
• Supervise, train, and schedule dietary staff
• Monitor food quality, preparation, portion control, and presentation
• Maintain proper sanitation, food safety, and infection-control standards
• Coordinate with nursing, administration, and clinical staff regarding residents' nutritional needs
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and department expenses
• Review menus and make appropriate adjustments based on resident preferences and dietary requirements
• Address resident and family concerns regarding meals and dining services
• Maintain accurate dietary records and documentation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Healthcare setting

Job description

NOW HIRING: DIETARY DIRECTOR

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Dietary Director to lead our dietary department and ensure our residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals and excellent dining service.

If you are passionate about food service, resident satisfaction, and healthcare nutrition, we want to hear from you!

Position: Dietary Director
Location: Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the dietary department

• Plan and coordinate nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and facility standards

• Supervise, train, and schedule dietary staff

• Monitor food quality, preparation, portion control, and presentation

• Maintain proper sanitation, food safety, and infection-control standards

• Coordinate with nursing, administration, and clinical staff regarding residents' nutritional needs

• Manage food inventory, ordering, and department expenses

• Review menus and make appropriate adjustments based on resident preferences and dietary requirements

• Address resident and family concerns regarding meals and dining services

• Maintain accurate dietary records and documentation

Qualifications:

• Previous dietary/food service management experience required

• Experience in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting preferred

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and food safety regulations

• Strong leadership and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• ServSafe certification preferred

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation

• Benefits package

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k)

• Opportunity for professional growth

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents