Lead Dietary Manager – Long-Term Care

Big-Bend-Woods-1; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Big-Bend-Woods-1 in Valley Park, Missouri is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to lead the nutritional and food service operations within a long-term care facility. You will oversee clinical nutrition, food safety, staffing, and regulatory compliance to deliver high‑quality meals tailored to residents’ needs.

The role combines clinical assessment, team leadership, budget management, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize resident well‑being.

Qualifications

• Must oversee dietary management in long‑term care and supervise food service teams.
• Strong knowledge of health codes and nutrition standards for healthcare settings.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory control, and food production processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor individualized care plans incorporating dietary requirements and medical conditions.
• Supervise and train staff to meet safety and quality standards.
• Oversee safe food production and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Dietary management

Staff supervision

Budget management

Clinical nutrition

EMR/EHR

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Nutrition planning

Communication

Patient assessment

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Big-Bend-Woods-1 in Valley Park, Missouri is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to lead the nutritional and food service operations within a long-term care facility. You will oversee clinical nutrition, food safety, staffing, and regulatory compliance to deliver high‑quality meals tailored to residents’ needs.

The role combines clinical assessment, team leadership, budget management, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize resident well‑being.