Dietary Director Jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

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

  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

How You'll Do It Supervise the Food & Beverage team in providing best-in-class service Coach and develop the team and drive Associate engagement Uphold operating standards and drive Guest and team...

Assistant Food Service Director

  • Union, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Union, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Service Management or Nutrition preferred Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare or long-term care food service setting Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred Knowledge of local, state...

Dietary Manager

  • Mendham, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mendham, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification preferred (or as required by state and county law)....

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Cranford, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

As our Food & Beverage Manager (FBM), you'll oversee all food and beverage operations, ensuring everything runs efficiently and consistently. You'll work alongside the General Manager and...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Compensation Type Yearly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

Assistant Patient Food Service Director, Full-time (Healthcare)

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

care aspects of the food and nutrition services department to ensure full compliance with Federal, State and other regulatory agencies Participate in the development of and adherence to policies and...

Regional Food Service Director of Operations - New Jersey Region

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members....

Formulation R&D Manager Dietary Supplements

  • Middlesex, NJ (6 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (6 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

This R D Manager will coordination with other departments to support, coordinate, and develop innovative nutrition powders and supplement products....

Clinical Dietitian I, Dietary - Management

  • Elizabeth, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

The Clinical Dietitian I is responsible for the medical nutrition therapy of patient/residents; nutritional assessment, nutrition care plans, patient visitation, diet counseling, consults regarding...

Senior Marketing Manager, Dietary Supplements, North America (Princeton, NJ)

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

About dsm-firmenich As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to...

Director Of Food And Nutrition Services

  • Elizabeth, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

ELIZABETH BOARD OF EDUCATION Elizabeth, New Jersey JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Director of Food and Nutrition Services QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science and at least 5 years...

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Salary for Dietary Director Jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Directors in New Brunswick, NJ 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 New Brunswick, NJ
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%