Dietary Services Director: Nutrition, Safety & Team Lead

PACS Group; Little Reed Heights (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Dietary Director to oversee the dietary department in a long-term care setting, ensuring safe, nutritious meals tailored to residents’ physician orders and menus. You will lead staff, manage budget, and coordinate with nursing and activities to enhance resident well-being.

Responsibilities include menu planning, staff scheduling, training, QA participation, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and licensing continuity are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience 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 with the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe and meet dietary needs.
• Manage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriately.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Leadership

Education

Approved dietary manager's course

Public Health licensing/continuing education

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a Dietary Director to oversee the dietary department in a long-term care setting, ensuring safe, nutritious meals tailored to residents’ physician orders and menus. You will lead staff, manage budget, and coordinate with nursing and activities to enhance resident well-being.

Responsibilities include menu planning, staff scheduling, training, QA participation, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and licensing continuity are essential for success in this role.