Nutritional Services Director: Lead Care Kitchen Team

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center in; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center in Los Gatos, CA is seeking a dedicated Dietary Director to lead our culinary and nutritional services team, overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

You will design nutritious menus, mentor staff, manage budgeting, and collaborate with clinical teams to meet residents' dietary needs while upholding high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years dietary management experience.
• Strong leadership, budget management, communication skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily food service operations, including meal preparation, presentation, and delivery.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and mentor dietary and kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure resident dietary plans meet nutritional needs.
• Maintain strict adherence to local, state, and federal healthcare and sanitation regulations.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and dietary department budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Education

CDM credential

Job description

Vasona Creek Healthcare Center in Los Gatos, CA is seeking a dedicated Dietary Director to lead our culinary and nutritional services team, overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

You will design nutritious menus, mentor staff, manage budgeting, and collaborate with clinical teams to meet residents' dietary needs while upholding high standards of safety and quality.