Dietary Director Jobs in Illinois

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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Sr Director Of Food & Nutrition Services

  • Compass Group
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Dietitian (RD/RDN) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) a plus Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage clinicians, executives, and frontline staff Forward-thinking, proactive leader who...

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Director of Dietary Services

  • Tutera Senior Living
  • Belleville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Belleville, IL
  • 1 day ago

A fire and passion for working with seniors A flexible, fun, and energetic personality High school diploma, or equivalent, required Trained as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection...

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Nutrition Care Manager (Certified Dietary Manager)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Urbana, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 4 days ago

Unidine Unidine is currently hiring for a Nutrition Care Manager (Certified Dietary Manager) position!...

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Nutrition Care Manager (Certified Dietary Manager)

  • Compass Group
  • Urbana, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 5 days ago

Unidine is currently hiring for a Nutrition Care Manager (Certified Dietary Manager) position!...

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Dietary Manager

  • Heritage Operations Group
  • Lincoln, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Lincoln, IL
  • 7 days ago

We are currently seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to lead our Culinary Team as the Food & Nutrition Services Manager....

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Dietary Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Senior Lifestyle
  • Lincolnwood, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL
  • 11 days ago

Monitor production and serving of food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensures that foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements...

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Certified Dietary Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Senior Lifestyle Corporation
  • Lincolnwood, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL
  • 11 days ago

Monitor production and serving of food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensures that foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements...

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Interim Certified Dietary Manager

  • LeaderStat
  • Mokena, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Mokena, IL
  • 13 days ago

Interim Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - Skilled Nursing Facility LeaderStat is currently seeking an Interim Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) who is interested in an exciting short-term contract in...

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Dietary Manager

  • Stonebridge Mount Vernon
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 13 days ago

Reviews, revises, and implements, in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team the resident's nutritional assessment and plan of care. Supports Registered Dietitian duties as needed....

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Dietary Director

  • Unique Homes & Lumber
  • Washington, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, IL
  • 19 days ago

Overview Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are the...

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Dietary Manager

  • Bickford Senior Living
  • Rockford, IL
  • 26 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 26 days ago

Starting at $25.50 JOB OVERVIEW: Breadbasket Manager Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as the Breadbasket Manager! The Breadbasket Manager supports all aspects of our...

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Certified Dietary Manager

  • Tutera Senior Living
  • Manito, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Manito, IL
  • 28 days ago

A fire and passion for working with seniors A flexible, fun, and energetic personality High school diploma, or equivalent, required Trained as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection...

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General Dietary Manager

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Elgin, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required and maintain current....

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Dietary Operations Manager

  • Highland County Joint Township
  • Ohio, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Inspects perishable foods for nutritional composition & quality & checks to ensure proper storage & rotation is utilized to preserve food value....

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Dietary Manager

  • Helia Healthcare
  • Energy, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Energy, IL
  • 60+ days ago

hours of supervised dietetic practice supervised by an RD) Be a Certified Dietary Manager, or a certified food service manager, or have national certification for food service management and safety...

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Salary for Dietary Director Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Directors in Illinois 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 Illinois
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%