Director of Dietary

The Pines of Mount Lebanon (Priority Life Care)•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Director of Dietary coordinates resident dietary menu planning and oversees the daily operations of food preparation by dietary staff. The role ensures employees preparing and serving food and maintaining food-service areas and equipment follow proper procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. The Director creates menus that account for residents’ nutritional requirements, oversees meal preparation and service, and manages staffing, training, labor, and the Dietary department budget. The role also addresses food-quality and service concerns, supports families and visitors, reports issues to the Administrator, and attends required meetings and in-services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of experience in volume and modified diet preparation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
State-approved food handling and preparation qualification.
ServSafe certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a long-term care or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Create dietary menus and monitor food preparation methods and portion sizes, accounting for residents’ nutritional requirements.
Comply with state and federal sanitation and applicable standards, and oversee dietary staff compliance.
Lead or assist with meal preparation when needed.
Inspect food, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels and meet quality standards.
Oversee meal service while on duty and direct preparation of food and beverages.
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality and service.
Control labor and the Dietary department budget.
Train and oversee dietary staff to ensure quality standards and service.
Schedule staff hours and coordinate assignments of dietary personnel.
Report issues or problems to the Administrator.
Assist families and other visitors as needed.
Attend in-services and other required meetings.
Perform other assigned duties and tasks.

Benefits

Competitive wages and PTO.
Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program.
Health plans, including vision and dental coverage.
SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost.
Special pay rates on holidays.
$10,000 company-paid life insurance.
Family planning and support services through Maven.
Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement savings plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee referral bonuses.
On-demand wages via ZayZoon.
Rewards based on years of service and the PLC Employee of the Year Award.