Dietary Director Jobs in California

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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Senior Manager Food & Nutrition Services

  • San Jose, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Dietitian, Dietetic Technician, Dietetic Assistant, Certified Dietary Manager or have a baccalaureate degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Food Management and one year of experience in dietetic...

Food and Beverage Manager (Temporary) - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Food and Beverage Manager (Temporary) Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills LocationBeverly Hills, California, United States CategoryHotel HOT0BL3X JOB DESCRIPTION As a...

The beautiful, AAA Four Diamond Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort has an amazing opportunity to join our Food and Beverage leadership team! We are hiring a Food and Beverage Manager to...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours 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...

Interim Leadership Dietary Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for an Interim Leadership Dietary Manager job in Palo Alto, California paying $3,288.00 to $3,473.20 weekly. This is a 13-week contract position that...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Piper

  • Oceanside, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 1 day ago

Piper restaurant, located at The Seabird Resort in sunny Oceanside, CA. Guest enjoy fresh, handmade pastas and garden-to-table delicacies in a bright, convivial, California-coastal setting just...

Food and Beverage Manager - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Rising above the San Diego Bay and steps from the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront is the signature SoCal resort. The renovated beauty is searching for a Manager of...

Restaurant Food and Beverage Manager - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 4 days ago

The beautiful, AAA Four Diamond Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort has an amazing opportunity to join our Food and Beverage leadership team! We are hiring a Food and Beverage Manager to...

Certified Dietary Manager

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 4 days ago

Hourly Wage: $40.00 per hour Arbol Residences Santa Rosa Senior Living is recruiting for a hospitality focused Certified Dietary Manager to join our team!...

Food Service Director / Dietitian for Professional Sports team

  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a Food Service Director / Registered Dietitian to lead the performance nutrition and food service program for a professional sports team in San Jose, CA....

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 5 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Royal Sun Palm Springs - PALM SPRINGS, CA Salary Range : $70000.00 Salary/year Description About our company: Springboard Hospitality is a premier third-party hotel...

Food and Beverage Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Andaz San Diego is hiring a Food and Beverage Manager In this role you will have the opportunity to curate the direction of and operationalize our Food & Beverage offerings as we embrace our...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • Camarillo, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Camarillo, CA
  • 6 days ago

Camaraderie Clubs, a brand-new management company started by the Co-Founder and former CEO of Travis Mathew, is looking to redefine the landscape of Country Club Membership for the next generation...

Dietary Director-S

  • CA
  • 6 days ago
  • CA
  • 6 days ago

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

Kitchen Manager (Dietary Services)

  • Camarillo, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Camarillo, CA
  • 6 days ago

Compensation Range Starting Pay Rate: $25.00 - 26.00/hourly, DOE Additional Information Please note: This position is located within a clinical, residential Mental Health facility and all...

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Salary for Dietary Director Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Directors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.2%
High School or GED
9.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

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