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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $50,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The Lawton Veterans Home, located in Lawton, Oklahoma, is a state-operated facility dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to veterans and their families. This esteemed establishment operates under the Department of Veterans Affairs and strives to offer an exceptional living environment that caters to the unique needs of its residents. With a firm commitment to excellence, safety, and dignity, the Lawton Veterans Home serves the veteran community by delivering superior health services, comfortable living arrangements, and a respectful atmosphere. The facility is known for its comprehensive care programs that encompass medical, dietary, and social support, ensuring that veterans enjoy... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of ANFP-approved dietary manager course
- Active CDM or CFPP credential or active enrollment in certification program
- Current ServSafe food protection manager certification
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a commercial kitchen
- Ability to stand and walk for 8+ hours in varying temperatures
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Job Qualifications
- Active certified dietary manager (CDM) or certified food protection professional (CFPP) credential or active enrollment in an ANFP-approved program
- Minimum 2 years of commercial kitchen supervisory experience
- Strong communication skills to direct a diverse kitchen crew and interact professionally with nursing staff, veterans, and families
- Experience in high-volume restaurant shift management or healthcare/long-term care settings preferred
- Current ServSafe food protection manager certification
- Ability to enforce safety and cleanliness standards
- Skilled in coordinating dietary modifications and regulatory compliance
Job Duties
- Direct cooks, prep staff, and dietary aides during the 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM shift to ensure on-time meal service
- Actively taste and check plates for presentation, recipe adherence, and holding temperatures before service
- Directly supervise the preparation of texture-modified diets (IDDSI) and therapeutic restrictions
- Enforce master cleaning schedules across the kitchen, dish room, and dining areas to ensure cleanliness and presentation
- Provide hands-on training to staff regarding culinary skills, portion control, and hospitality standards
- Coordinate directly with nursing staff during meals to manage resident dietary changes and tray delivery
- Act as the first point of contact on the floor to resolve staff or resident dietary concerns quickly
- Enforce OSDH, CMS, and USDVA standards and maintain accurate HACCP, cooling, and sanitation logs
- Manage shift timing to ensure no more than 14 hours pass between dinner and breakfast
- Supervise product receiving, minimize food waste, and enforce strict FIFO rotation
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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