Dietary Director Jobs in Missouri

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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Dietary Manager

  • Independence, MO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Independence, MO
  • 5 hours ago

Location: Independence, US-MO Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Dietary Manager Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals...

Dietary Manager - Arbors

  • Webb City, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Webb City, MO
  • 1 day ago

Participate in resident care planning and coordinate with Registered Dietitians. Provide professional communication with inspectors and regulatory agencies....

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Ramsays Kitchen

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Food and Beverage Manager and Executive Chef

  • Shell Knob, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Shell Knob, MO
  • 2 days ago

Come join our amazing Team at the Stonewater Cove Resort, a luxurious 38-unit property on Table Rock Lake in the beautiful hills of the Missouri Ozarks! Our property is located on nearly 500 acres...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Ramsay's Kitchen

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Dining Services Director

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 3 days ago

Ability to understand the dining and nutritional needs of residents and ability to incorporate residents' desires into the dining services operation....

Food and Beverage Manager

  • La Grange, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • La Grange, MO
  • 3 days ago

Summary: The F&B Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Food & Beverage department, ensuring exceptional service, high-quality dining experiences, and smooth day-to-day...

Dining Services Director I

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 days ago

Position Title: DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR I Salary: $70,000-$75,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus +Benefits Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food service...

Food And Beverage Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 12 days ago

Compensation: $43,517 to $54,396 per year DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Manage daily operations of all F&B outlets (restaurants, bars, room service, banquets, etc.) Maintain high standards of...

Dining Services Director I

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 15 days ago

Unidine Position Title: DINING SERVICES DIRECTOR I Salary: $70,000-$75,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus +Benefits Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading hospitality food...

Certified Dietary Director

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 16 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 16 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...

Certified Dietary Manager

  • Osage Beach, MO
  • 28 days ago
  • Osage Beach, MO
  • 28 days ago

Certified Dietary Manager Arrowhead Senior Living Osage Beach, MO Key Job Duties and Responsibilities The Dietary Manager assures meals are prepared according to menus and in accordance with Federal...

Food Service Director

  • Sikeston, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sikeston, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as needed, for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations....

Traveling Food Service Director - Joplin, MO

  • Joplin, MO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 45+ days ago

Degree plus three (3) years of directly related experience Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital or adult home/care experience...

Assistant Food Service Director

  • Camdenton, MO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Camdenton, MO
  • 60+ days ago

REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Director JOB GOAL: To assist the Nutrition Services Director and coordinate other matters essential to the efficient operation of the Nutrition office....

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Salary for Dietary Director Jobs in Missouri

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Highest Education Level

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