Dietary Director

White-Oak-Management,-Inc.; York (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

White Oak Manor York, a 109-bed skilled nursing center in York, SC, seeks a compassionate Dietary Director to lead the food service team in a long-term care setting. The role requires CDM-Certified Dietary Manager or DTR and oversees staff, menus, budgets, and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality nutrition care.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, food safety knowledge, and experience managing therapeutic diets while collaborating with clinical teams to support resident

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Control department budget, purchasing, and inventory.
• Improve efficiency through waste reduction and process improvements.
• Support meetings, committees, and special events with residents, families, staff, and vendors.

Skills

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Leadership

Food safety

HACCP

Menu planning

Therapeutic diets

Education

Associate’s degree in food service or nutrition

CDM/CFPP preferred

Job description

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 lead our food service team in a long-term care setting. The Dietary Director must be CDM-Certified Dietary Manager or DTR -Dietetic Technician, Registered. In this role, you will lead the 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 eventsWhat 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 detailReady to Join Us? Apply today by submitting your resume! We can’t wait to welcome you to the White Oak family! Visit our website at York, SC — White Oak Management (whiteoakmanor.com) White Oak Manor York is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco-Free Workplace#SJ