Dietary Director

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center in; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center in Los Gatos, CA is seeking a dedicated Dietary Director to lead our culinary and nutritional services team, overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

You will design nutritious menus, mentor staff, manage budgeting, and collaborate with clinical teams to meet residents' dietary needs while upholding high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years dietary management experience.
• Strong leadership, budget management, communication skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily food service operations, including meal preparation, presentation, and delivery.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and mentor dietary and kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure resident dietary plans meet nutritional needs.
• Maintain strict adherence to local, state, and federal healthcare and sanitation regulations.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and dietary department budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Education

CDM credential

Job description

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and experienced Dietary Director to lead our culinary and nutritional services team. In this role, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure strict compliance with healthcare regulations, and design nutritious, appealing menus that enhance our residents' quality of life.

Position Highlights

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $90, 000-$115,000 / year (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily food service operations, including meal preparation, presentation, and delivery.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and mentor dietary and kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure resident dietary plans meet specific nutritional needs.
• Maintain strict adherence to local, state, and federal healthcare and sanitation regulations.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and dietary department budgeting.

Qualifications

• Certification: Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of dietary management experience, preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
• Skills: Strong leadership, budget management, communication, and knowledge of therapeutic diets.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.