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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Assistant Food Service Director

  • Camdenton, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Camdenton, MO
  • 2 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....

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago

Well-being is the ultimate realization of our purpose — we care for people so they can be their best. We believe this focus on our colleagues is the key to our success and we’ve earned a place on...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Lake Ozark, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Lake Ozark, MO
  • 7 days ago

The Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Drive Lake Ozark, MO 65049 354 Room Resort Management Development Program, TEAM discounts and more! Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet...

Assistant Dietary Manager - ALF

  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 10 days ago

Fuel the well-being of seniors as an Assistant Dietary Manager in our vibrant senior living community. Join our culinary team, where your passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals will...

Assistant Dietary Manager

  • Maryville, MO
  • 15 days ago
  • Maryville, MO
  • 15 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

  • Strafford, MO
  • 21 days ago
  • Strafford, MO
  • 21 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...

Food and Beverage Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago

t Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment...

Dining Services Director

  • Lebanon, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lebanon, MO
  • 90+ days ago

Cedarhurst of Owensboro, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Dining Services Director at our...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Ramsays Kitchen

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago

English - Assistant Foo & Beverage Manager - Ramsay's Kitchen Job ID: REQ10341674 unefine: Four Seasons St. Louis Location: St. Louis, Missouri, Unite States of America wiget: Full time Previous...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Ramsay's Kitchen

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ 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...

RETAIL FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR- Semo State University- Cape Girardeau, MO

  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Location: Semo State University- Cape Girardeau, MO Salary: $60000-$65000 At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining...

Food Service Director

  • Camdenton, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Camdenton, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. 5. 12 hours of continuing education/training in school nutrition services. 6....

Food & Beverage Manager - Fine Dining

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 60+ days ago

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

Associate Food Service Director - Joplin, MO

  • Joplin, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 90+ 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...

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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
26.1%
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 Missouri
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%