Dietary Services Director — Registered Dietitian

Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Dietary Department Director to oversee all aspects of nutrition services and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards. The role includes policy development, budget planning, and collaboration with medical staff to optimize resident care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, a registered dietitian credential, and leadership experience in a long‑term care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics (required).
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Dietary Department and its programs.
• Develop and maintain written dietary policies and procedures.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain diet history.
• Review and develop plans of action to correct dietary deficiencies.
• Prepare and plan dietary department budgets and coordinate with Administrator.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory ability

Communication

Decision making

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Dietary Department Director to oversee all aspects of nutrition services and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards. The role includes policy development, budget planning, and collaboration with medical staff to optimize resident care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, a registered dietitian credential, and leadership experience in a long‑term care setting.