Dietary Director Jobs

A Dietary Director, also known as a Director of Nutrition Services, oversees all aspects of a facility's dietary and nutrition operations. They play a crucial role in the nutrition industry by implementing effective menu planning, managing dietary staff, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, and coordinating dietary services with other healthcare departments. Additionally, they are responsible for managing the budget, ordering food and supplies, and ensuring the dietary needs of all patients or clients are met. They work in various environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other institutions where food service is provided.

Important skills for a Dietary Director include excellent communication and leadership skills, a strong understanding of nutrition and dietary needs, budgeting skills, and a keen eye for detail. They should also possess in-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations. They must have a degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field and may be required to hold a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification or a Registered Dietitian (RD) license. Prior to becoming a Dietary Director, an individual may serve roles such as a Clinical Dietitian, Food Service Manager, or a Dietary Supervisor.

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Dietary Manager

  • Mason City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 1 day ago

Associates degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred....

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 2 days ago

service management or related field preferred Our Company MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States....

Food Service Director

  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 days ago

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification preferred (or as required by state and county law)....

The Director of Food & Nutrition services will plan, direct, facilitate, and coordinate activities involved with providing food and nutritional services....

Join our team at Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center as a Food Services Manager and Head cook! We’re looking for enthusiastic and skilled individuals who can delight our guests with...

Certified Dietary Manager

  • Mason City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Associates degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred....

Director of Food and Nutrition Services

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago

Required Registered Dietician (RD) Preferred Licensed Dietician (LD) Preferred Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Preferred HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcares strategy....

Seasonal Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Dock & Drink

  • Renton, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Renton, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Located on the shores of Lake Washington, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport, a recent AAA Four Diamond and Best of Housekeeping award winner, perfectly combines the natural...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • Columbia Falls, MT
  • 10 hours ago
  • Columbia Falls, MT
  • 10 hours ago

Grouse Mountain Lodge are seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. This role is full-time year round and features full benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401K, and more! Pay is...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Street, MD
  • 10 hours ago
  • Street, MD
  • 10 hours ago

Job Description The Food & Beverage Manager (FBM) is responsible for managing all aspects of the food service and beverage operation. By utilizing the food service team, this manager is...

Food & Beverage Manager in Training (MIT)

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 hours ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Food & Beverage Manager/Director

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 hours ago

At least three (3) years bar, food and beverage management experience in luxury hotel restaurant or equivalent required. Banquet experience preferred. TABC and Food Handlers certification...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Key West, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Key West, FL
  • 11 hours ago

About The Perry Hotel The Perry Hotel combines exceptional service with upland hospitality experiences in order to create a destination with a nautical focus. The Perry Hotel is a 100-room...

Dietary Director

  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Kings Mountain, NC
  • 14 hours ago

Directors, Clinical RD, RDT, and/or CDM, Dietary Supervisors, the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and the White Oak Management, Inc. consultant dietitian in developing, evaluating, and revising...

Food Service Director

  • Camdenton, MO
  • 14 hours ago
  • Camdenton, MO
  • 14 hours ago

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. 5. 12 hours of continuing education/training in school nutrition services. 6....

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Master's Degree
26.2%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.2%
High School or GED
9.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Directors
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%