Director of Dietary Services

DeKalb County, Illinois • DeKalb, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead our kitchen and bring your passion for nutrition to a team dedicated to resident well-being. As Director of Dietary Services, you will plan and oversee every aspect of our food service operation - from menus and clinical nutrition to staffing, budgets, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Certification: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential required, or active eligibility to complete the program
• Experience: 3–5 years in food service within a long-term care setting, including menu planning, food purchasing, and modified diets
• Clinical skills: Knowledge of nutritional assessments, anthropometric measurements, and clinical nutritional care in long-term care
• Compliance: Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing institutional food service safety and sanitation
• CPR certified: Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required prior to start

Nice To Haves

• Education: Bachelor's degree in dietetics, food service management, or a related field desired; equivalent experience considered

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage department policies covering menu planning, food production, purchasing, sanitation, and staffing
• Supervise Assistant Food Service Directors and all dietary personnel
• Collaborate with our Consultant Dietitian to implement physician-ordered and special-diet nutritional plans
• Conduct nutritional assessments and gather dietary data on residents
• Own the dietary budget, meal cost analysis, and kitchen equipment management
• Lead the department quality assurance program to ensure consistent, cost-effective service
• Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and local food service regulations
• Serve as database manager for all dietary computer programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager