Dietary Director- Full Time

Ring Inc; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Oak Senior Living at Warrenton, Warrenton, VA, is seeking a compassionate Dietary Director to lead the dining services team and deliver nutritious, appealing meals for residents.

This full-time role oversees daily operations, menu planning, staff scheduling, and compliance with health and safety regulations, while collaborating with wellness and healthcare providers to meet therapeutic dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Dietary Director or similar leadership role in healthcare.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition for older adults.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Familiarity with dietary, sanitation, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dietary department.
• Plan nutritious, appealing menus for residents with dietary needs.
• Hire, train, supervise, and schedule dietary staff.
• Ensure food quality, sanitation, infection control, and kitchen safety.
• Ensure compliance with health, food safety, and senior living regulations.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, supplies, and department budget.
• Collaborate with the Wellness team and healthcare providers on dietary needs.
• Create a positive dining experience supporting residents' health and quality of life.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

ServSafe

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Spring Oak Senior Living at Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia
Full-Time | $55,000 per year

Spring Oak Senior Living is proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work. Guided by our motto, “Welcome to the Family,” we create a warm, welcoming, and uplifting environment where residents and team members can celebrate life and wellness to the fullest.

Our Warrenton community is a small, close-knit assisted living community with 35 apartments and 41 licensed beds. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and organized Dietary Director to lead our dining services team and provide residents with nutritious, appealing meals and an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the dietary department.
• Plan and implement nutritious, appealing menus that accommodate residents’ dietary needs and physician-ordered diets.
• Hire, train, supervise, and schedule dietary team members.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, infection control, and kitchen safety.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, food safety, and senior living regulations.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, supplies, and the department budget.
• Collaborate with the Wellness team and healthcare providers regarding special dietary needs.
• Create a positive dining experience that supports residents’ health, comfort, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dietary Director, Food Service Manager, or similar leadership role in assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, or another healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and the nutritional needs of older adults.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable dietary, sanitation, and food safety regulations.