Dietary Director: Nutrition Leadership & Team Oversight

(Heritage Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation Center) LSSH Cleburne, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a Dietary Director to oversee the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery tailored to resident orders and regulatory standards.

The role requires supervising staff, managing budgets, ensuring food safety, and coordinating with nursing to support resident wellbeing and satisfaction. QA participation and staff training are essential parts of the job.

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.

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.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions and terminations as needed.
• Ensure proper food storage and handling practices in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments.

Skills

Dietary management

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Approved dietary manager’s course

Tools

PCC (PointClickCare) software

Job description

Heritage Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a Dietary Director to oversee the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery tailored to resident orders and regulatory standards.

The role requires supervising staff, managing budgets, ensuring food safety, and coordinating with nursing to support resident wellbeing and satisfaction. QA participation and staff training are essential parts of the job.