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Tutera Senior Living and Health Care

Dietary Director

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care

. Plan, direct, control, and supervise functions and personnel within the dietary department .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeCrystal Lake • Illinois • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in dietary management, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations while providing high-quality nutrition care to residents. Possesses strong supervisory skills and a passion for enhancing the health and well-being of seniors through appropriate food service.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)Food Safety CertificationDietary Supervisory Experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MCAssociate’s Degree in Food Service Management

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Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationFlexible PersonalityEnergetic PersonalityProfessional Image
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP)Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)
Industry Keywords
Nutritionally Appropriate FoodQuality Food ServiceNutrition CareFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal RegulationsLong-Term Care (LTC)Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)Assisted Living (AL)Memory Care (MC)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan, direct, control, and supervise functions and personnel within the dietary department
  • Safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents
  • Maintain and enhance residents’ overall health through appropriate nutrition
  • Ensure 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), or a Dietetic Technician, registered (DTR) required; or equivalent training from military experience or traditional education
  • Prior dietary supervisory experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required
  • Certification in food safety, as required by state regulations
  • Associate’s or higher degree in food service management or hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning highly preferred
  • Fire and passion for working with seniors
  • Flexible, fun, and energetic personality
  • 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
  • Competitive starting wage
  • Stability from a family-owned company founded in 1985