Dietary Director Jobs in Tennessee

A Dietary Director, also known as a Director of Nutrition Services, oversees all aspects of a facility's dietary and nutrition operations. They play a crucial role in the nutrition industry by implementing effective menu planning, managing dietary staff, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, and coordinating dietary services with other healthcare departments. Additionally, they are responsible for managing the budget, ordering food and supplies, and ensuring the dietary needs of all patients or clients are met. They work in various environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other institutions where food service is provided.

Important skills for a Dietary Director include excellent communication and leadership skills, a strong understanding of nutrition and dietary needs, budgeting skills, and a keen eye for detail. They should also possess in-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations. They must have a degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field and may be required to hold a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification or a Registered Dietitian (RD) license. Prior to becoming a Dietary Director, an individual may serve roles such as a Clinical Dietitian, Food Service Manager, or a Dietary Supervisor.

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Food Services Director - Certified Dietary Manager

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary The Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of food services to ensure daily provision of quality nutritional...

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Franklin, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 3 days ago

Hotel: Franklin Embassy Suites 820 Crescent Centre Drive Franklin, TN 37067 Food & Beverage Manager Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Are...

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, Nashville Airport

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is searching for an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to join our team at Nashville Airport in Nashville, Tennessee. With our multi-unit operations, you...

Dining Services Director / Executive Chef

  • Cleveland, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Cleveland, TN
  • 8 days ago

Dining Services Director / Executive Chef DESCRIPTION Dining Services Director / Executive Chef Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living of...

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Travel is searching for an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to join our team at Nashville Airport in Nashville, Tennessee. With our multi-unit operations, you...

Food Service Director

  • Maryville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Maryville, TN
  • 14 days ago

in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer science, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field; Experience in food service management, preferred...

Food and Beverage Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 23 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 23 days ago

Overview Nashville Hotel The Omni Nashville Hotel was specially created to be an authentic expression of Nashvilles vibrant music culture. Across from the new Music City Center, the luxury hotel...

Certified Dietary Manager

  • Copperhill, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Copperhill, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Role: Certified Dietary Manager Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Certified Dietary Manager, leading the dining department at a long-term care facility....

Assistant Food Service Director

  • Hartsville, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hartsville, TN
  • 90+ days ago

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and with food service management systems. Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred....

Food & Beverage Manager- Soho House Nashville

  • Nashville, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 27 days ago

The Role At Soho House a Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for managing service, quality control and consistent F&B experience is executed under the direction of the General Manager. The F&B...

Food and Beverage Manager

  • Clinton, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clinton, TN
  • 30+ days ago

OVERNIGHT SALES ASSOCIATE CLINTON, TN Overnight Sales Associate CrossAmerica Partners is an operator of convenience stores and a retail distributor of motor fuels. With a geographic footprint...

Dietary Director-H

  • Lexington, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Nutritional notes are to be completed monthly for all residents at nutritional risks....

Director of Food and Nutrition Services

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Dietary Manager (CDM) Preferred ANAB Approved Food Management Course or as required by state....

Sr. Dining Services Director II - Chattanooga, TN

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 30+ days ago

service management, preferably in K-12 dining operations....

Food & Beverage Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and submit your application via the Jobs Hub. Please click here to apply internally. This role will be located at one of Discovery Land...

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Salary for Dietary Director Jobs in Tennessee

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Highest Education Level

Dietary Directors in Tennessee offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Master's Degree
26.2%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.2%
High School or GED
9.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dietary Directors in Tennessee
1-2 years
33.6%
None
24.5%
Less than 1 year
21.1%
2-4 years
20.7%