Senior Dietary Services Director

PACS; Tarpon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in Tarpon Springs, FL seeks a Dietary Director to oversee meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery for residents, ensuring safety, nutrition, and compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards.

You will lead staff, manage the department budget, coordinate with nursing and activities, participate in QA/IDT meetings, and ensure ongoing training and quality of service. This role requires a state-approved dietary manager’s credential, plus 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

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

QA/IDT participation

Education

Dietary manager's course

Tools

PCC software

Job description

PACS in Tarpon Springs, FL seeks a Dietary Director to oversee meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery for residents, ensuring safety, nutrition, and compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards.

You will lead staff, manage the department budget, coordinate with nursing and activities, participate in QA/IDT meetings, and ensure ongoing training and quality of service. This role requires a state-approved dietary manager’s credential, plus experience in long-term care.