Director of Dietetic Services - South Mountain Restoration Center
About The Position
The Director of Dietetic Services for the Department of Human Services leads the planning, oversight, and evaluation of nutrition and food service programs for residents at South Mountain Restoration Center. The role ensures that safe, effective, and compliant dietary services are delivered daily and supports residents’ health and dignity through nutrition programs that meet applicable standards and resident needs. The director reviews menus to ensure nutrition plans address medical, cultural, and quality needs; directs nutritional assessments and services; manages food and supply ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution; supervises employees, evaluates performance, and coordinates training; prepares and monitors the annual budget; and maintains safe, sanitary food service conditions in accordance with state and federal standards. This is a full-time, onsite position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. Applicants must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement and be able to perform essential job functions. A conditional offer requires a medical examination and satisfactory criminal history clearances, including PA State Police and FBI clearances.
Requirements
- Three years of experience supervising 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 the required three years of supervisory experience.
- Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility for such certification.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- A conditional offer requires a medical examination and satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, oversight, and evaluation of nutrition and food service programs for residents.
- Review menus and ensure nutrition plans meet medical, cultural, and quality needs.
- Direct nutritional assessments and services that support residents’ health and well-being.
- Manage ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food and supplies.
- Supervise employees, evaluate performance, and coordinate training.
- Prepare and monitor the annual budget to support effective and efficient operations.
- Maintain safe and sanitary food service conditions in accordance with state and federal standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
