Director of Dietary Services

Overview

Director of Dietary Services (Full-Time) | Healthcare Food Service Leadership | Long-Term Care | Poughkeepsie, NY

The Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing at River Valley is seeking an experienced Director of Dietary Services to lead our Food Services Department and ensure high-quality, resident-centered nutritional care.

• Position:
  Director of Dietary Services
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday | 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Location:
  
  Poughkeepsie, NY
• Setting:
  Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

This is a full-time leadership position reporting directly to the Administrator and working closely with the Dietitian and interdisciplinary team.

The Director of Dietary Services is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the Food Services Department, ensuring meals are nutritious, compliant with physician orders, and prepared in a clean, safe, and efficient healthcare environment. This role combines culinary leadership, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and resident satisfaction in a long-term care setting.

• Lead, supervise, and manage the Food Services Department
• Coordinate dietary services with Nursing, Administration, Activities, and Social Services
• Plan and oversee menus, therapeutic diets, and special dietary needs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate dietary staff
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and production efficiency
• Participate in resident admissions, care planning, and discharge processes
• Conduct regular rounds to assess meal quality and resident satisfaction
• Prepare reports and assist with surveys, audits, and plans of correction
• Maintain accurate menus, recipes, policies, and documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, or related field OR equivalent experience with 3+ years of dietary management experience
• Prior supervisory experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, or institutional food service required
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, dietary therapy, and food service regulations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Full-Time, Stable Leadership Opportunity
• Competitive compensation
• Supportive leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to positively impact resident care and satisfaction
• Career growth within a respected healthcare organization

If you are a motivated dietary leader with a passion for nutrition and quality care, we encourage you to apply.

Apply online today — a recruiter will contact you with next steps.

The Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing at River Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)