Certified Dietary Director

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care

Dietary Director managing dietary department functions and supervising personnel for senior living community. Ensuring quality food service and nutrition care according to regulations.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeCarroll • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Dietary Director, you will be responsible for planning, directing, controlling, and supervising functions and personnel within the dietary department.
You will also safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health.
The Dietary Director ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A fire and passion for working with seniors
A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
High school diploma, or equivalent, required
Trained as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP), or a Dietetic Technician, registered (DTR) required; or have the equivalent training from military experience or traditional education
Associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning highly preferred
Prior dietary supervisory experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required
Certification in food safety, as required by state regulations
Professional image in both appearance and behavior
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Advanced Pay
Financial Literacy Classes
Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
Child Care Discount
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) for Eligible Locations
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Exclusive Tutera Perks
Tutera University
Advancement Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

dietary managementfood service managementnutrition carefood safety

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipflexibilityenergetic personality

Certifications

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP)Dietetic Technician, registered (DTR)