Director Dietary Services

Miami Jewish Health System • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Director of Dietary Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all dietary and nutrition services across multiple PACE centers within the organization. This position is responsible for ensuring consistency, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and innovation in nutrition care delivery. The Director leads a team of site-based dietitians and nutrition professionals, implementing best practice protocols and enhancing service offerings to optimize health outcomes for all participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field; Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in dietary services, including multi-site oversight in healthcare or senior care settings.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements for PACE, long-term care, and Medicare/Medicaid programs.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with state licensure where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and centralized oversight of dietary services across all PACE centers under the organization.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Registered Dietitians and site-level dietary personnel, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Develop and implement standardized best practice protocols, workflows, and performance metrics for nutrition care.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance the participant dining experience, support chronic disease management, and improve nutrition-related outcomes.
• Ensure consistent compliance with state and federal regulations, including CMS and 42 CFR § 460.78 and § 460.102 dietary requirements.
• Oversee menu planning and approval processes to ensure therapeutic, culturally appropriate, and palatable meals across sites.
• Collaborate with IDT leadership at each center to integrate nutrition care into the overall plan of care.
• Analyze trends and audit findings to develop improvement plans and guide staff training.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and corporate liaison on nutrition-related matters, including emergency planning and vendor relations.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and contracts related to food service vendors or dietitian consultants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees