Dietary Director Jobs in Torrance, CA

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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Food & Beverage Manager - 260 EX

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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Dining Services Director of Operations

  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Two years experience in dining and nutrition services in a healthcare environment and personnel supervision is required....

Food & Beverage Manager Restaurant 1-OEM

  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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Food and Beverage Manager

  • Santa Monica, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Company Description Situated atop the scenic bluffs overlooking Santa Monica Beach, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is just a stone's throw away from some of Southern California's best...

Dining Services - Director of Operations-In-Training

  • Bell Gardens, CA (13 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bell Gardens, CA (13 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Specialized training in Dining Services management and nutrition preferred (Nutrition, RD, CDM, and/or FPM)....

Food & Beverage Manager - Pacific Hideaway

  • Huntington Beach, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Why We're Here** We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - In-Room Dining

  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (5 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (5 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Overview Supervise, train and inspect the performance of In Room Dining Staff, ensuring that all procedures are completed to the Hotel standards. Assist where necessary to ensure optimum service...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Why We're Here We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality...

Certified Dietary Manager

  • Alhambra, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Alhambra, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Visit all residents to conduct nutritional assessment and screening, explain diet, record food preferences and promote a quality food service....

Food and Beverage Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 20 days ago

OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and...

Director, Food and Nutrition Services

  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (24 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in institutional or commercial food service management or a State recognized certificate for school nutrition directors....

Food and Beverage Manager

  • Beverly Hills, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

[Hotel Descriptor] Job Summary: The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations within the hotel, ensuring that services meet the highest...

Dietetics Assistant Director

  • Norwalk, CA (14 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CA (14 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics....

Cecconi's Food & Beverage Manager - West Hollywood

  • West Hollywood, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (17 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Role At Soho House a Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for managing service, quality control and consistent F&B experience is executed under the direction of the General Manager. The F&B...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

About Us Do you see yourself as an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager? What's your passion? At IHG we're interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their...

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Directors in Torrance, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Master's Degree
26.0%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
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 in Torrance, CA
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%