Director of Nutritional Services & Care Planning

Liberty Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Background checks/drug-free workplace

EOE

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is seeking an experienced Dietary Services Director to lead, coordinate, and supervise the dietary services staff, ensuring quality and compliance with applicable laws and facility policies.

You will oversee menu planning, nutrition Care Plans, MDS involvement, staff scheduling, training, and adherence to DMA ethics and standards, with responsibilities across cost accounting and purchasing within the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a DMA-approved Dietary Manager Training program and pass the National Certification exam.
• Maintain current certification by completing 45 hours of continuing education every three years.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, menu planning, diet therapy, and purchasing procedures.
• Experience with MDS and nutritional assessments for residents.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and supervise Dietary Services staff to assure quality service.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation laws, facility policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate food service to deliver prescribed diets as ordered.
• Participate in Care Plans and MDS conferences.
• Prepare and monitor staff work schedules.
• Provide orientation and training for dietary staff.
• Manage dietary-related budgeting and purchasing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

MDS experience

Nutritional assessment

Dietary management

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Menu planning

Dietary therapy

Purchasing

Procedures compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dietary Manager Training program (DMA approved)

National Certification exam

Current certification maintenance (45 hours/3 years)

Job description

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is seeking an experienced Dietary Services Director to lead, coordinate, and supervise the dietary services staff, ensuring quality and compliance with applicable laws and facility policies.

You will oversee menu planning, nutrition Care Plans, MDS involvement, staff scheduling, training, and adherence to DMA ethics and standards, with responsibilities across cost accounting and purchasing within the facility.