How much does a Dietary Director make in Tacoma, WA? The average Dietary Director salary in Tacoma, WA is $116,300 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $102,600 and $130,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Dietary Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dietary Director Salary $90,127 Tacoma,WA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Dietary Director Salary $102,600 Tacoma,WA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Dietary Director Salary $116,300 Tacoma,WA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Dietary Director Salary $130,800 Tacoma,WA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Dietary Director Salary $144,001 Tacoma,WA April 24, 2024
25% $102,600 10% $90,127 90% $144,001 75% $130,800 $116,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

The Dietary Director oversees institution of basic nutrition plans including individualized menu plans and monitors intake and acceptance of meals, snacks, and supplements. Directs and oversees all aspects of an organization's or institution's nutrition guidelines and initiatives. Being a Dietary Director may oversee menu planning or food service operations. Monitors and ensures proper nutrition education is provided. In addition, Dietary Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. May require ADA/CDA registration. The Dietary Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Dietary Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    - 3 Months Ago
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    - 19 Days Ago
  • Description. DIETARY AIDE POSITION SUMMARY. We are looking for a skilled Dietary Aide to become a part of our facility’s compassionate care-giving team. Th...
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