Dietary Services Director | Care Nutrition Leader

Liberty Healthcare Management; Yadkinville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management Yadkinville, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Dietary Services Director to lead the dietary department at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. You will direct, coordinate, and supervise staff, ensuring meals meet physician orders and dietary standards.

This role requires a DMA-approved Dietary Manager Training, national certification, and ongoing education. You will collaborate on care plans, participate in MDS conferences, and manage budgets, menus, and purchases

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a DMA-approved Dietary Manager Training program and pass the National Certification exam.
• Maintain current certification by earning at least 45 hours of continuing education every three years.
• Knowledgeable in cost accounting, budgeting, menu planning, diet therapy, purchasing, and dietary management.
• Experience with MDS, accurately assessing residents' nutritional needs.
• Leadership and strong organizational skills; follow facility procedures and DMA Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate and supervise Dietary Services staff to ensure quality service.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation laws and facility policies.
• Coordinate food service to provide nutritious, attractively served diets as ordered.
• Participate in Care Plans and MDS conferences.
• Complete nutritional assessments and dietary sections of MDS.
• Prepare and monitor work schedules; oversee training of staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Dietary management

MDS experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DMA-approved Dietary Manager Training program graduate

Job description

Liberty Healthcare Management Yadkinville, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Dietary Services Director to lead the dietary department at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. You will direct, coordinate, and supervise staff, ensuring meals meet physician orders and dietary standards.

This role requires a DMA-approved Dietary Manager Training, national certification, and ongoing education. You will collaborate on care plans, participate in MDS conferences, and manage budgets, menus, and purchases