Director of Dietary Quality

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Woods Cross, UT

6d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing and improving the quality, compliance, and operational performance of dietary and nutrition services across multiple skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. This role ensures that all facilities meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while delivering high-quality, resident-centered nutrition care.

Requirements

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or equivalent
Associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course of study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning is preferred.
More than 5 years of experience in the position of director of food and nutrition services or dietary manager in a nursing facility setting and has completed a course of study in food safety and management, by no later than October 1, 2023, that includes topics integral to managing dietary operations including, but not limited to, foodborne illness, sanitation procedures, and food purchasing/receiving.
Strong knowledge of CMS regulations (SNF) and ALF and survey processes

Responsibilities

Assists the administrator and dietary manager in preparing a budget, purchasing food, supplies, food preparation, services, and storage.
Routinely inspects facility kitchens for a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
Routinely inspects safe and timely meal preparation, including the provision of meals and/or supplements in accordance with residents’ needs, preferences, and care plan.
Monitors regular and therapeutic diets, including texture of foods and liquids to meet the specialized needs of residents.
May participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
May participate in QAPI activities when food and nutrition services are involved.
Ensure all facilities comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CMS, state health departments).
Conduct routine dietary audits, mock surveys, and sanitation inspections.
Develop and implement corrective action plans for identified deficiencies.
Stay current on regulatory updates and communicate changes to facility teams.
Support Registered Dietitians and dietary teams in delivering appropriate medical nutrition therapy.
Review nutrition documentation, care plans, and risk assessments for accuracy and compliance.
Ensure adherence to therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and physician orders.
Monitor outcomes related to weight loss, malnutrition, hydration, and resident health indicators.
Oversee menu planning to ensure nutritional adequacy, variety, and resident satisfaction.
Ensure proper food safety practices (HACCP), storage, preparation, and service standards.
Evaluate food quality, presentation, and dining experience across facilities.
Assist with vendor management, purchasing, and cost control initiatives.
Train and mentor Dietary Managers, Dietitians, and food service staff.
Provide onboarding support and ongoing education for dietary teams.
Promote a culture of accountability, quality improvement, and resident-centered care.
Assist with recruitment, retention, and performance evaluations.
Oversee menu planning to ensure nutritional adequacy, variety, and resident satisfaction.
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as weight trends, survey outcomes, and resident satisfaction scores.
Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance dietary services and outcomes.
Prepare reports for executive leadership on regional performance.
Promote person-centered dining programs and enhance the overall mealtime experience.
Address residents and family concerns related to food and nutrition services.
Support special programs (e.g., memory care dining, cultural preferences, holiday meals).
Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Always follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and training.
Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.