Dietary Director, Long-Term Care Nutrition

La Mesa Healthcare Center; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

La Mesa Healthcare Center is seeking a Dietary Director to oversee all aspects of the dietary department in a long-term care setting. You will supervise staff, plan meals, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with physician orders and regulations to support resident well-being and satisfaction.

You will collaborate with nursing and activity staff, participate in QA/IDT meetings, and lead in-service education for dietary staff while maintaining food safety and quality standards across service

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved dietary manager's course meeting state and federal regulations.
• Minimum one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred.
• Knowledge of PCC (PointClickCare) software preferred.
• Must maintain required continuing education and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needs.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with approved menus and physician orders.
• Manage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriately.
• Plan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility events.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure proper food storage and handling practices in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments.
• Present in-service education programs for dietary staff.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Dietary manager's course

Tools

PCC (PointClickCare)

Job description

La Mesa Healthcare Center is seeking a Dietary Director to oversee all aspects of the dietary department in a long-term care setting. You will supervise staff, plan meals, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with physician orders and regulations to support resident well-being and satisfaction.

You will collaborate with nursing and activity staff, participate in QA/IDT meetings, and lead in-service education for dietary staff while maintaining food safety and quality standards across service