Dietary Director Jobs in Montana

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 & Beverage Manager

  • Columbia Falls, MT
  • 9 hours ago
  • Columbia Falls, MT
  • 9 hours ago

Grouse Mountain Lodge are seeking an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager. This role is full-time year round and features full benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401K, and more! Pay is...

Food Services Manager ( Providence St Joseph) Polson MT

  • Polson, MT
  • 13 days ago
  • Polson, MT
  • 13 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...

Director of Dietary

  • Culbertson, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Culbertson, MT
  • 45+ days ago

The Director of Dietary will oversee the management and operations for all of the Nutritional Services Department....

Dietary Manager ( Providence St Joseph) Polson MT

  • Polson, MT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Polson, MT
  • 60+ 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...

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

  • Big Sky, MT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Big Sky, MT
  • 90+ days ago

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a...

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Salary for Dietary Director Jobs in Montana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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