Dietary Programs & Operations Coordinator

River Valley Care Center; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Care Center in Florida seeks a Dietary Director to oversee meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for residents in a long-term care setting.

You will lead dietary staff, manage the department budget, ensure quality and safety, coordinate with nursing and activities, and implement nutrition plans per physician orders and approved menus.

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.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise dietary staff; oversee meal preparation and service.
• Manage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and physician orders.
• Coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments; participate in QA/IDT meetings.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Dietary manager course

Tools

PCC software

Job description

River Valley Care Center in Florida seeks a Dietary Director to oversee meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance for residents in a long-term care setting.

You will lead dietary staff, manage the department budget, ensure quality and safety, coordinate with nursing and activities, and implement nutrition plans per physician orders and approved menus.