Director of Dietetic Services

• South Mountain Restoration Center Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $69,086.00
• $104,959.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, South Mountain 10058 South Mountain Road (Show on map) Sep 09, 2026 Salary $69,086.00
• $104,959.

00 Annually Location Franklin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-57845-81420

Department Department of Human Services Division HS So Mtn Rstrtn Opening Date 09/09/2026 Closing Date 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 81420 Position Number 00049010 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit N3 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00210882 Bureau / Division South Mountain Restoration Center Worksite Address 10058 South Mountain Road City South Mountain, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17261 Contact Name Tawnyia McKenrick Contact Email tamckenric@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Are you eager to lead a team that shapes the nutritional well-being of residents as the Director of Dietetic Services with the Department of Human Services? This role gives you the chance to guide a full food service operation that supports health, comfort, and quality of life at South Mountain Restoration Center. You will manage menus, oversee clinical dietetics, and ensure that every resident receives thoughtful, respectful care. Your leadership will help create a safe, welcoming environment that values strong service and teamwork.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees the dietetic operations of South Mountain Restoration Center by directing food service activities, managing nutritional care, and supervising departmental staff. The role ensures that services meet resident needs, maintain safety, and follow all required standards. As a Director of Dietetic Services, you will perform the following duties:

Menu Planning:

Review and design standard and therapeutic menus that meet nutritional needs and support resident well-being

Nutritional Oversight:

Guide nutritional assessments and ensure services address physiological, emotional, and cultural needs

Food Operations:

Direct ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing food, supplies, and equipment to maintain uninterrupted service

Staff Supervision:

Manage staffing, scheduling, training, evaluations, and personnel records for the dietary department

Safety Standards:

Maintain sanitary conditions, inspect food service areas, and enforce safety procedures in all operations

Budget Management:

Prepare departmental budgets, review allocations, and ensure resources support quality care within fiscal limits Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday

• Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Three years of experience in the supervision of food preparation activities in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation, and a bachelor's degree in food science, nutrition, dietetics, food service, culinary arts, or a related field; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of experience in the supervision of food preparation activities in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation.

Special Requirements:

This position requires active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility for such certification.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.

• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.