Dietary Director Jobs in Connecticut

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.

1-7 of 7 Jobs

Dietary Manager

  • iCare Health Network
  • Manchester, CT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 7 hours ago

Must have degree in dietetics or food service management or related field. Must have working knowledge (experience preferred) with various software programs such as WORD, OUTLOOK and EXCEL....

In Person

Food Service Director

  • National Health Care Associates
  • Bristol, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Bristol, CT
  • 5 days ago

service management, preferably in long-term care, healthcare, or senior living Certification as a Dietary Manager (CDM), Registered Dietitian (RD), or equivalent is highly desirable Knowledge of dietary...

In Person

Dietary Manager for Norwalk, CT

  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Manager exam Two years’ experience in food-service management Prior experience in healthcare, food service preferred Benefits · Paid Time Off (PTO) · Insurance LWHS123!...

In Person

Dietary Manager

  • Apple Rehab
  • Berlin, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Berlin, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab Ledgecrest Job Opportunity: Dietary Manager, salaried, benefit eligible position Responsibilities : Are you a skilled Dietary Manager with a passion for...

In Person

Certified Dietary Manager

  • Apple Rehab
  • Guilford, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Guilford, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: Must hold one of the following: CDM Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Service Manager, certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body, or...

In Person

Food Service Director

  • Southington Public Schools
  • Southington, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southington, CT
  • 30+ days ago

. 2.A minimum of 3-years' experience in school or other quantity food service management....

In Person

Director Of Food & Nutrition Services

  • Compass Group
  • Sharon, CT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sharon, CT
  • 90+ days ago

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually....

In Person

Demographic Data for Connecticut

Moving to Connecticut? Find some basic demographic data about Connecticut below.


Local
National
3,605,944
87,557

Dietary Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireNutrition curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Boardroom Foundations: What Every Future Board Director Should Know
Step into the boardroom and discover the fundamentals of governance, leadership, and effective decision-making. Across five weeks, youll explore the role of governance in organisational settings,...
Business Law: Shareholders Rights and Directors Duties
Description: This course develops understanding and application of the law relating to directors and management, members rights. Background: The means of becoming a member of a company in...
VMware Cloud Director: Deploy, Configure, Manage [V10.6]
In this five-day course, you focus on installing, configuring, and managing on-premises VMware Cloud Director 10.6. You will learn how to set up and manage VMware Cloud Director, including the...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Dietary Director Jobs in Connecticut

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNutrition research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dietary Director positions.



Highest Education Level

Dietary Directors in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.3%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.2%
High School or GED
9.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
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 Connecticut
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%