Director of Dietetic Services - South Mountain Restoration Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Franklin County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role gives you the chance to guide a full food service operation that supports health, comfort, and quality of life at South Mountain Restoration Center. You will manage menus, oversee clinical dietetics, and ensure that every resident receives thoughtful, respectful care. Your leadership will help create a safe, welcoming environment that values strong service and teamwork. This position oversees the dietetic operations of South Mountain Restoration Center by directing food service activities, managing nutritional care, and supervising departmental staff. The role ensures that services meet resident needs, maintain safety, and follow all required standards.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in the supervision of food preparation activities in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation, and a bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, dietetics, food service, culinary arts, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of experience in the supervision of food preparation activities in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation.
• Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility for such certification.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Review and design standard and therapeutic menus that meet nutritional needs and support resident well-being
• Guide nutritional assessments and ensure services address physiological, emotional, and cultural needs
• Direct ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing food, supplies, and equipment to maintain uninterrupted service
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, evaluations, and personnel records for the dietary department
• Maintain sanitary conditions, inspect food service areas, and enforce safety procedures in all operations
• Prepare departmental budgets, review allocations, and ensure resources support quality care within fiscal limits

What This Job Offers

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