Certified Dietary Manager / Dietary Director
Hanford Post Acute
Pay Range: $78,000 – $78,500 annually, based on experience
Hanford Post Acute is seeking a knowledgeable, organized, and dependable Certified Dietary Manager / Dietary Director to lead our dietary department. This position oversees meal planning, food preparation, service delivery, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and overall department operations.
The ideal candidate is resident-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, appetizing meals that meet individual needs, physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards.
General Purpose
The Dietary Director oversees all aspects of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, and service delivery. This role ensures that meals are safe, nutritious, and tailored to meet each resident’s individual needs in accordance with physician orders, approved menus, and regulatory standards. The Dietary Director manages staff, maintains budget compliance, and coordinates with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.
Essential Duties
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Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needs.
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Maintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with approved menus and physician orders.
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Manage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriately.
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Plan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility events.
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Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions and terminations as needed.
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Ensure proper food storage and handling practices in compliance with state and federal regulations.
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Process new diet orders and updates; maintain accurate diet cards and resident records.
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Assess resident food preferences, allergies, and nutritional risks; complete monthly nutritional notes.
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Prepare staff schedules and adjust for coverage needs.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and storage environment.
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Conduct regular inspections of the dietary department for safety and cleanliness.
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Coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments.
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Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
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Present in-service education programs for dietary staff.
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Investigate workplace injuries and implement corrective actions or retraining as needed.
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Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
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Maintain department security and confidentiality of resident information.
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Visit residents to conduct nutritional assessments, explain diets, and promote quality food service.
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Notify the Dietitian of any menu changes and document accordingly.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Requirements
Responsible for the overall supervision and management of dietary staff, including scheduling, training, performance evaluation, and compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
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Graduate of an approved Dietary Manager’s course meeting state and federal regulations.
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Certified Dietary Manager certification required or as required by state and federal guidelines.
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Minimum one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred.
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Knowledge of PCC/PointClickCare software preferred.
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Must maintain required continuing education and licensing.
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Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division.
Physical Demands
The essential functions of this position require frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling. The employee may occasionally sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform job duties. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling are required. Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Supervisory Requirements
Responsible for the overall supervision and management of dietary staff, including scheduling, training, performance evaluation, and compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
