About the role

  • Director of Food Service and Clinical Nutrition overseeing operations and staff in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Ensuring regulatory compliance and advocating for nutritional well-being of residents.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of the Dietary Department's operations, including kitchen and clinical functions.
  • Provide direct supervision and leadership to all dietary staff.
  • Monitor and manage the department's budget.
  • Lead and participate in key administrative and quality assurance activities.
  • Conduct routine inspections of the Dietary Department and all storage areas.
  • Manage the full food service cycle from purchasing ingredients to supervising food production.
  • Ensure compliance with USDA guidelines and nutritional needs of the resident population.
  • Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on all new admissions and quarterly thereafter.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
  • Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a related field from an accredited program.
  • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) status required.
  • Current state licensure/certification (as mandated by state regulations).
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive management experience in a high-volume food service operation (e.g., Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospital, or similar setting).
  • Demonstrated experience providing or overseeing clinical nutrition care within a healthcare setting.
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical nutrition, food science, menu planning, special diets, and HACCP guidelines.
  • Expert knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations (CMS/DOH).

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
  • 10 days of PTO annually, with no weekends or holidays required.

Job title

Registered Dietitian Foodservice Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$80,000 - $85,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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