Dietary Director (certified)

Sunnyvale Post Acute; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Sunnyvale Post Acute Center is seeking a Dietary Director to lead our in-house food services and dietary operations. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure the highest level of nutrition care for residents.

This full-time role partners with our Registered Dietitian to implement individualized care plans in a compliant environment. The ideal candidate holds a state-approved dietary manager credential, has 1–2 years of LTC or post-acute leadership experience, and is proficient with

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state-approved dietary manager's program; CDM/CFPP credentials preferred.
• 1–2 years dietary leadership in LTC, skilled nursing, or post-acute settings.
• Familiarity with PCC or meal-tracker software.
• In good standing with state Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of food services and dietary department.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Coordinate with RD to implement nutrition care plans.
• Ensure compliance with CDPH, CMS, and facility safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Healthcare nutrition knowledge

Education

CDM/CFPP certification

Tools

PCC / Electronic Medical Records

Meal tracker software

Job description

Job Description: Dietary Director

• Position Type: Full-Time


• Location: Sunnyvale, CA


• Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year (depending on experience)


• Benefits: Full health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), and 404(k) retirement plan options.

About Us

At Sunnyvale Post Acute Center , we are dedicated to providing high-quality, clinical care and rehabilitation services. Our dietary department plays a crucial role in promoting healing and recovery by serving nutritious, flavorful meals tailored to the unique clinical and cultural needs of our patients and residents. We take pride in building a collaborative, compliant, and elite care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Department Leadership: Manage day-to-day operations of the food services and dietary department. Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate dietary staff.


• Menu & Clinical Coordination: Partner closely with our Registered Dietitian (RD) to review, implement, and track individualized nutrition care plans and progress notes.


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regulations, federal CMS standards, and facility policies. Maintain elite standards of sanitation and safety.


• Budget & Inventory Management: Oversee food service budgets, ordering, and maintaining appropriate kitchen inventory.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification: Graduate of a state-approved dietary manager's course. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) credentials preferred.


• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of dietary leadership experience in a long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing, or post-acute facility preferred.


• Technical Skills: Familiarity with PointClickCare (PCC) or electronic medical records and meal tracker software is a major plus.


• Compliance Status: Must be in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

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.