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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Food & Beverage Manager

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 7 days ago

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

General Manager, Food and Nutrition Services

  • Berwyn, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Berwyn, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Dietary Manager certification (CDM) and 7 to 10 years progressive management experience....

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Hilton Chicago

  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 hours ago

An Assistant Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for assisting in the daily management of activities and services of all hotel food and beverage outlets (restaurants, lounges, coffee shops,...

Dietary Director

  • Carterville, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Carterville, IL
  • 21 hours 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...

Food Services Manager

  • Rushville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rushville, IL
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of professional experience in dietetics and food services management including nutritional values, costs, and accounting for a public or private organization...

Interim Dietary Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Certified Dietary Manager and ServSafe Certified Experience Hiring, Supervising, and Training staff. Exceptional Time Management, Organizational, and Communication skills....

Dining Services Director - Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Salary: $80000 - $87500 Other Forms of Compensation: 10% Bonus Eligible With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Wellness resources Food & Beverage Manager The Food & Beverage Manager...

Food Service Director I

  • Elgin, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 8 days ago

in food service management Experience in developing and managing budgets Experience in food safety leadership within a food service or restaurant environment en information sharing....

Food Services Director

  • Marquette Heights, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Marquette Heights, IL
  • 10 days ago

Keeps informed of nutritional trends or concepts and on new developments in equipment that will improve the school's food program....

PM Shift-Food Services Manager (Northwestern Memorial Hosp) Chicago IL

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

Dietary Manager certificate, Registered Diet Technician or Registered Dietitian, preferred Minimum of one (1) year experience in food service management preferred in an acute care setting ServSafe...

Certified Dietary Manager

  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 11 days ago

Sedgebrook is recruiting for a hospitality focused Certified Dietary Manager to join our team!...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Curating Excellence, Savoring Timeless Moments – Join Us as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at Park Hyatt Chicago. ABOUT US\: Nestled in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood, Park Hyatt...

Dietary Manager

  • Olney, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Olney, IL
  • 15 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...

Dietary Director - Willow Springs

  • Willow Springs, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Willow Springs, IL
  • 22 days ago

Licensure/Certification: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - Required ServSafe certification or equivalent - Required...

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Salary for Dietary Director Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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