Director, Dietary, Homes (4508)

Position Summary:

The Director, Dietary, Homes oversees dietary and nutrition services within the home care or residential care setting to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality meal services that support resident health, wellness, and satisfaction. This role provides leadership for dietary operations, including menu planning, food preparation, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and staff supervision while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment focused on resident-centered care. The Director works closely with interdisciplinary teams to support individualized nutritional needs, maintain compliance with food safety standards, infection prevention practices, and organizational policies, and promote operational efficiency and a positive dining experience for residents and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee daily dietary operations to ensure safe, nutritious, and high-quality meal service for residents and guests.
• Develop, implement, and monitor menus, food service procedures, and nutritional programs in accordance with regulatory standards and resident dietary needs.
• Supervise, train, and support dietary staff to promote excellent customer service, food safety compliance, and operational consistency.
• Monitor departmental budgets, inventory, purchasing activities, and vendor relationships to support efficient resource management.
• Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and interdisciplinary care teams to address resident nutritional concerns and support individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with sanitation, infection prevention, safety, and regulatory requirements within all dietary operations.