Director of Dietary Services

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care

Certified Dietary Manager overseeing dietary services in a senior living environment at Tutera. Responsible for nutrition care, food safety compliance, and managing dietary staff.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeBelleville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Planning, directing, controlling, and supervising functions and personnel within the dietary department
Providing nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health
Ensuring the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma, or equivalent, required
Trained as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP), a Dietetic Technician, registered (DTR)
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) experience 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

Low-Cost Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) for Eligible Locations
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Employee Engagement Incentives
Exclusive Tutera Perks
Tutera University Advancement Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

dietary managementfood servicenutrition carefood safety

Soft Skills

communicationsupervisoryplanningdirectingcontrolling

Certifications

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