Dietary Director

National Health- White Oak Group; York (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Health- White Oak Group seeks a compassionate Dietary Director to lead the food service team at White Oak Manor York, a 109-bed skilled nursing center in York, SC. The role focuses on high-quality meal service, regulatory compliance, and strong nutrition care for residents.

Responsibilities include overseeing staff, budgets, and food safety programs, while supporting clinical nutrition needs in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• CDM or CFPP certification preferred.
• Associate’s degree or higher in food service, nutrition, or related field.
• Healthcare or long-term care food service experience.
• Experience managing staff, food quality, and compliance.
• Menu planning and therapeutic diets knowledge preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Budgeting, inventory, and cost control experience.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary department operations in compliance with regulations.
• Hire, train, and manage dietary staff while maintaining schedules and performance standards.
• Maintain food preparation standards, menus, and therapeutic diet compliance.
• Monitor meal quality, presentation, and timely service.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP sanitation and health regulations.
• Oversee safe food handling, storage, and inspection readiness.
• Manage diet orders and collaborate with clinical teams to support resident needs.
• Assist in addressing nutritional risks and supporting care plans.
• Control department budget, purchasing, and inventory.
• Improve efficiency through waste reduction and process improvements.
• Work with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
• Support meetings, committees, and special events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Menu planning

Education

CDM/CFPP certification preferred

Associate degree or higher in food service or nutrition

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: White Oak of York - York, SC 29745, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Management

Dietary Director Full timeFacility location: White Oak Manor York - 111 S Congress Street, York, SC 29745

We are a beautiful small 109-bed skilled nursing center with short-term rehab services.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Dietary Director to leadour food service team in a long-term care setting. The Dietary Director must be CDM--Certified Dietary Manageror DTR --Dietetic Technician, Registered. In this role, you will leadthe daily operations of the food service department, ensuring high-quality meal service, regulatory compliance, and exceptional nutrition care for residents.This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated leader who is passionate about creating a positive dining experience and making a meaningful impact.This role oversees staff, budgets, and food safety programs while supporting clinical nutrition needs in a long-term care environment.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily dietary department operations in compliance with regulations
• Hire, train, and manage dietary staff while maintaining schedules and performance standards
• Maintain food preparation standards, menus, and therapeutic diet compliance
• Monitor meal quality, presentation, and timely service
• Ensure adherence to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) sanitation, and health regulations
• Oversee safe food handling, storage, and inspection readiness
• Manage diet orders and collaborate with clinical teams to support resident needs
• Assist in addressing nutritional risks and supporting care plans
• Control department budget, purchasing, and inventory
• Improve efficiency through waste reduction and process improvements
• Work with residents, families, staff, and vendors
• Support meetings, committees, and special events

What You’ll Need

• CDM or CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional) preferred
• Associate’s degree or higher in food service, nutrition, or related field
• Healthcare or long-term care food service experience
• Experience managing staff, food quality, and compliance
• Menu planning and therapeutic diets knowledge preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Budgeting, inventory, and cost control experience
• Organized with strong attention to detail

White Oak Manor York is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco-Free Workplace

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