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Food Service Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid sick time
group health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
excellent pay

Job Description

We are a reputable healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional dietary and nutritional services to our residents, ensuring their health, wellness, and overall satisfaction. Our establishment operates in compliance with the highest federal, state, and local standards and regulations, maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for both residents and staff. As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Dietary Manager to lead our Dietary Department. This position offers excellent pay and is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick time, group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance plans, and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must hold certification as a dietary manager
  • minimum of 2 years experience in dietary or nutrition management
  • knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to coordinate with multiple departments
  • excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • capacity to handle kitchen equipment
  • must be compliant with all federal, state, and local dietary regulations
  • ability to maintain detailed records and documentation
  • willingness to participate in in-service training and mandatory meetings

Job Qualifications

  • certified dietary manager credential
  • experience in dietary management within healthcare or similar settings
  • knowledge of federal, state, and local dietary regulations
  • leadership and staff coordination skills
  • ability to develop and implement dietary care plans
  • proficiency with kitchen equipment maintenance and sanitation
  • strong communication skills with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
  • ability to participate in regulatory surveys and inspections
  • familiarity with therapeutic diets and nutrition guidelines

Job Duties

  • Coordinate dietary services and activities with other related departments i.e. Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services
  • assist dietary staff in developing and using departmental policies, procedures, equipment, and supplies
  • assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of dietary needs for each resident
  • assist in developing written dietary plans of care identifying dietary problems, needs, and goals
  • assist in scheduling care plans and assessments for committee meetings
  • ensure all dietary personnel are aware of and use care plans in daily service planning
  • ensure care plans specify any special equipment or utensils needed by residents
  • review and revise care plans and assessments at least quarterly
  • provide substitute foods of similar nutritive value for residents refusing served foods
  • maintain competence in using and maintaining kitchen equipment and sanitation
  • inspect food storage rooms and utility closets for upkeep and supply control
  • process diet changes and new diets received from nursing services
  • assist in identifying, evaluating, and classifying dietary functions involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids
  • assist in planning dietary services for residents' discharge plans
  • participate in facility surveys by government agencies
  • interview residents or family members to obtain diet history
  • assist in methods for determining quality and quantity of food served
  • ensure dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive
  • maintain menus according to policies and procedures
  • maintain liaison with families and residents
  • visit residents periodically to evaluate meal quality and preferences
  • involve resident/family in planning dietary objectives and goals
  • assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by physicians
  • assist in developing diet plans for individual residents
  • review therapeutic and regular diet plans for compliance with physician’s orders
  • review dietary requirements of admitted residents and assist in planning prescribed diets
  • ensure residents receive nourishing bedtime snacks
  • make daily rounds to ensure dietary personnel duties and procedures adequacy
  • attend mandatory meetings and in-services
  • perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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