Director of Nutrition & Dietary Services

Liberty Health; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services seeks an experienced Dietary Services Director to lead and coordinate dietary operations in our facility. You will supervise staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and align menus with physician orders and approved diet cycles to support resident well-being.

The role requires a DMA-approved Dietary Manager Training program and active certification, plus strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and MDS coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a DMA-approved Dietary Manager Training program, and pass the National Certification exam.
• Maintain current certification with 45 hours of continuing education every three years.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, menu planning, diet therapy, and purchasing procedures.
• Experience with MDS and ability to assess residents' nutritional needs.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow facility procedures and DMA ethics standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Menu planning

Diet therapy

Purchasing procedures

MDS knowledge

Record keeping

Education

Dietary Manager Training program (DMA approved)

National Certification exam

Job description

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services seeks an experienced Dietary Services Director to lead and coordinate dietary operations in our facility. You will supervise staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and align menus with physician orders and approved diet cycles to support resident well-being.

The role requires a DMA-approved Dietary Manager Training program and active certification, plus strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and MDS coordination.