Dietary Director

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Powdersville, SC, USA
In-Office
50K-55K Annually
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Leads all dietary department operations in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring nutritious meals meet physician orders, resident needs, and regulatory standards. Manages dietary staff, scheduling, training, budgets, inventory, food safety, sanitation, diet records, and resident nutrition concerns. Coordinates with nursing, therapy, activities, administration, and the consulting Dietitian while supporting quality assurance, regulatory compliance, special dining events, and ongoing staff education.
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Dietary Director (Certified Dietary Manager) – Full-Time

$50,000–$55,000 annually
Powdersville Post Acute | Easley, SC


About Us

Powdersville Post Acute is a 60-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Easley, SC, just minutes from downtown Greenville. We believe that every role plays an important part in the success of our residents and our facility. Our leadership team is visible, approachable, and committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and heard.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a department, build a strong team, and make a meaningful impact on resident satisfaction and well-being, we'd love to meet you.


Why Join Us?
  • $50,000–$55,000 annual salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • PTO and 401(k) with company match
  • Employee appreciation events throughout the year
  • Career advancement opportunities across South Carolina
  • Supportive leadership and team-oriented environment
  • Opportunities within our growing facility network

Position Summary

The Dietary Director is responsible for the overall operation of the Dietary Department, ensuring residents receive nutritious, appealing meals that meet physician-ordered diets and regulatory requirements. This role oversees food service operations, manages department staff and budgets, and works collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams to provide an exceptional dining experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all daily operations of the Dietary Department
  • Ensure meals are nutritious, attractive, and prepared according to physician orders and approved menus
  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local dietary regulations
  • Manage department budgets, food costs, inventory, and supply ordering
  • Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff
  • Ensure proper food storage, preparation, sanitation, and safety practices
  • Process new diet orders and maintain accurate diet information and resident records
  • Conduct resident nutrition screenings and monitor food preferences and dietary concerns
  • Plan special meals, holiday events, and resident dining activities
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
  • Coordinate services with nursing, therapy, activities, and other departments
  • Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Provide ongoing education and training for dietary staff
  • Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality, sanitation, and safety standards are met
  • Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
  • Collaborate with the consulting Dietitian regarding menus, nutritional concerns, and dietary services
Qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
  • Certified Food Service Manager
  • Nationally recognized certification in food service management and safety
  • Associate's degree or higher in Food Service Management, Hospitality, or a related field that includes food service or restaurant management coursework
  • Two or more years of experience as a Dietary Director in a nursing facility plus completion of a course of study in food safety and management
Preferred Skills
  • Long-term care or healthcare dietary management experience
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition regulations
  • Experience with budgeting, inventory control, and staffing
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Skills Required

  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
  • Certified Food Service Manager
  • Nationally recognized certification in food service management and safety
  • Associate's degree or higher in Food Service Management, Hospitality, or a related field including food service or restaurant management coursework
  • At least two years of experience as a Dietary Director in a nursing facility, plus completion of a food safety and management course of study
  • Long-term care or healthcare dietary management experience
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition regulations
  • Experience with budgeting, inventory control, and staffing
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
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The Company
HQ: Salt Lake City, UT
1,556 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

PACS trains and hires healthcare leaders, and provides a wide array of back-office support services to healthcare facilities, reducing administrative burdens so local leadership and care teams can focus more of their efforts on the care, well-being, and quality of life of their patients. The PACS team consists of 300+ professionals who provide accounting, finance, human resources, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, legal, risk management, information technology and other business advice and support from its headquarters in Farmington, UT, and satellite offices across the United States. PACS provides back-office administrative support to 321 independently-operated healthcare facilities in 17 states.

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