Dietary Director Jobs in Tennessee

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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Certified Dietary Manager

  • Copperhill, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Copperhill, TN
  • 1 day ago

Role: Certified Dietary Manager Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Certified Dietary Manager, leading the dining department at a long-term care facility....

Food and Beverage Manager

  • Clinton, TN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Clinton, TN
  • 8 hours ago

OVERNIGHT SALES ASSOCIATE CLINTON, TN Overnight Sales Associate CrossAmerica Partners is an operator of convenience stores and a retail distributor of motor fuels. With a geographic footprint...

Certified Dietary Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Certified Dietary Manager The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for the advanced nutrition of residents and is given a caseload of residents....

Dietary Director-H

  • Lexington, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, TN
  • 3 days ago

Nutritional notes are to be completed monthly for all residents at nutritional risks....

Director of Food and Nutrition Services

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 4 days ago

Dietary Manager (CDM) Preferred ANAB Approved Food Management Course or as required by state....

Sr. Dining Services Director II - Chattanooga, TN

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 6 days ago

service management, preferably in K-12 dining operations....

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 days ago

If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and submit your application via the Jobs Hub. Please click here to apply internally. This role will be located at one of Discovery Land...

K12 Food Service Director M-F Days!

  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago

service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering,, and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago

About Us Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...

Dietary Manager / Chef

  • Springfield, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, TN
  • 15 days ago

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

Food & Beverage Manager- Marble City Kitchen- OEM

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 19 days ago

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for assuring attentive friendly courteous and efficient service in all F&B Outlets Room Service Lounge and Banquets while maintaining adherence to...

PM Dual Food & Beverage Manager OEM

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 19 days ago

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for assuring attentive friendly courteous and efficient service in all F&B Outlets Room Service Lounge and Banquets Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS: At...

Food Services Director - Certified Dietary Manager

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 25 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 25 days ago

The Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of food services to ensure daily provision of quality nutritional services in accordance...

Patient Food Services Manager - Powell, TN

  • Powell, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Powell, TN
  • 27 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 (CDM)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for the advanced nutrition of residents and is given a caseload of residents....

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Salary for Dietary Director Jobs in Tennessee

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Highest Education Level

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