Dietary Services Director: Nutrition & Compliance

Liberty Healthcare Management; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Dietary Services Director to lead and supervise the dietary team, ensure sanitary compliance, and coordinate nutritionally appropriate meals for residents.

The role requires a Dietary Manager Training background with National Certification, current certifications, and strong leadership. Nuclear on-site operations and adherence to policy are expected. Competitive compensation and benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Dietary Manager Training program approved by the DMA and pass the National Certification exam.
• Maintain current certification by attending seminars or workshops (at least 45 hours every three years).
• Knowledge of cost accounting, record keeping, budget planning, menu planning, diet therapy, purchasing procedures, and dietary management.
• Demonstrated MDS experience and ability to assess residents’ nutritional needs; leadership and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Dietary Services staff to ensure quality services.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal sanitation laws and facility policies.
• Coordinate food service to deliver nutritious, properly served diets as ordered.
• Participate in Care Plans and MDS conferences.
• Complete nutritional assessments and dietary sections of MDS.
• Prepare and monitor work schedules for dietary staff; oversee training and orientation per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu planning

Diet therapy

Purchasing

MDS experience

Policy compliance

Education

Dietary Manager Training

National Certification

Job description

Liberty Healthcare Management in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Dietary Services Director to lead and supervise the dietary team, ensure sanitary compliance, and coordinate nutritionally appropriate meals for residents.

The role requires a Dietary Manager Training background with National Certification, current certifications, and strong leadership. Nuclear on-site operations and adherence to policy are expected. Competitive compensation and benefits may apply.