Senior Dietary Manager – Long-Term Care

(Prairie Heights Healthcare) MRSH Aberdeen, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Dietary Director to oversee the dietary department in a long-term care setting. You will direct meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure safe, nutritious meals tailored to resident needs per physician orders and approved menus.

The role includes budget management, staff supervision, QA involvement, and coordination with nursing and activities departments. Requires a dietary manager course completion and experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved dietary manager’s course meeting state and federal regulations.
• Minimum one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred.
• Knowledge of PCC (PointClickCare) software preferred.
• Must maintain required continuing education and licensing.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needs.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with approved menus and physician orders.
• Manage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriately.
• Plan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility events.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions and terminations as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Dietary management

Education

Dietary manager course

Tools

PCC (PointClickCare)

Job description

PACS is seeking a Dietary Director to oversee the dietary department in a long-term care setting. You will direct meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery to ensure safe, nutritious meals tailored to resident needs per physician orders and approved menus.

The role includes budget management, staff supervision, QA involvement, and coordination with nursing and activities departments. Requires a dietary manager course completion and experience in long-term care.