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Director of Dietetic Services - South Mountain Restoration Center

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-39057-81420

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS So Mtn Rstrtn

Opening Date

12/30/2025

Closing Date

1/13/2026 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

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced leader in food service operations with a passion for planning, organizing, and directing high-quality nutritional services? The Department of Human Services is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to serve as the Director of Dietetic Services at the South Mountain Restoration Center. In this vital leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of the food service department, ensuring excellence in nutrition, safety, and service delivery. If you bring extensive expertise in dietary guidelines, food safety regulations, and clinical nutrition practices and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, apply today to join a committed team devoted to providing exceptional care and nourishment to some of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will serve as the administrative leader of the facility’s dietetic services operations. You will be responsible for overseeing menu planning and nutritional care in accordance with physicians’ orders, regulatory standards, and resident needs while balancing cost, quality, and variety. Responsibilities include managing all food service operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining uninterrupted service, and supporting residents’ physiological, emotional, and cultural needs. You will supervise and manage staff and have payroll oversight while maintaining records and controlling costs. Additionally, you will ensure a safe, sanitary, and compliant food service environment through effective safety and training programs.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00049010) .

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 which included 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 certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), or proof of eligibility for such certification.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ 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 willnotbe 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.

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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

This position requires certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), or proof of eligibility for such certification. Do you possess certification or proof of eligibility for such certification?

+ I am a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

+ I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

+ I am eligible for certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

02

If you are certified as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, you must upload a copy of your certification.

If you meet this requirement based on being eligible for certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, you must upload a copy of your eligibility letter.

03

Do you possess three or more years of full-time professional experience in the supervision of food preparation activities in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

06

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – MEAL PLANNING

Plans meals for patients in compliance with Centers for Medicare Services, Department of Health, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics policies and regulations. Uses electronic meal tracking software to ensure patient food restrictions, substitutions, and special instructions are implemented.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ a. I have experience planning meals for individuals in compliance with Centers for Medicare Services, Department of Health, or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics policies and regulations AND using electronic meal tracking software to ensure food restrictions, substitutions, or special instructions are implemented. This experience was in a hospital, mental health hospital/facility, or nursing home.

+ b. I have experience planning meals for individuals in compliance with Centers for Medicare Services, Department of Health, or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics policies and regulations AND using electronic meal tracking software to ensure food restrictions, substitutions, or special instructions are implemented. This experience was in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation OTHER THAN a hospital, mental health hospital/facility, or nursing home.

+ c. I have experience planning meals for individuals in compliance with Centers for Medicare Services, Department of Health, or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics policies and regulations. I DID NOT use electronic meal tracking software.

+ d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to nutrition, dietetics, hotel and restaurant management, food services, or culinary arts.

+ e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

07

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your experience related to planning meals for individuals

+ The type(s) of individuals for whom you planned meals

+ The setting of the experience you claimed

+ The type of electronic meal tracking software you used

08

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Develops new dietary department policies and procedures and revises existing policies and procedures based on updates to processes or regulations.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ a. I have experience DEVELOPING NEW dietary department policies and procedures.

+ b. I have experience REVISING EXISTING dietary department policies and procedures based on updates to processes and regulations. I have not developed new policies and procedures.

+ c. I have experience developing new or revising existing policies and procedures OTHER THAN those used in a dietary department.

+ d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to policy development.

+ e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your experience related to developing or revising policies and procedures

+ The type(s) of policies and procedures you developed or revised

11

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – QUALITY ASSURANCE

Conducts quality reviews of prepared foods to ensure appropriate texture, consistency, flavor, and proper preparation techniques. Monitors for proper portioning and food waste. Determines alterations to food preparation activities to enhance food quality and eliminate waste.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ a. I have experience conducting quality reviews of prepared foods to ensure appropriate texture, consistency, flavor, and proper preparation techniques; monitoring for proper portioning and food waste; AND determining alterations to food preparation activities to enhance food quality and eliminate waste.

+ b. I have experience conducting quality reviews of prepared foods to ensure appropriate texture, consistency, flavor, and proper preparation techniques, AND monitoring for proper portioning and food waste.

+ c. I have experience conducting quality reviews of prepared foods to ensure appropriate texture, consistency, flavor, and proper preparation techniques.

+ d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to quality assurance.

+ e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ Your experience conducting quality reviews of prepared foods

+ Your experience monitoring for proper portioning and food waste

+ Your experience determining alterations to food preparation activities

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov