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SUMMARY:
The Director of Dietary Services reports to the Chief Administrative officer and is responsible for compliance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and established policies and procedures to enhance the quality of life of our residents by providing quality nutritional services on a daily basis and assuring that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of Dietary Staff in fulfillment of department programs and activities within budget, with high quality and on schedule.
· Supervise dietary staff with direct responsibilities for interviewing, selection, training, motivating, wage and salary recommendations, and performance appraisals.
· Review dietary department punch detail reports on a daily basis. Promptly research and submit missed punch forms, PTO requests, etc. as needed to correct daily punches. Sign all punch detail reports, missed punch forms, and PTO requests to authorize payment.
· Enhance company posture on EEO/ADA by making a good faith effort to recruit, select, develop, and retain protected class employees.
· Assure all dietary staff attends required training in hazardous communications and safety.
· Determine appropriate staffing levels and approve PTO requests for all direct reports.
· Orient and train staff in proper work practices upon hire.
· Conduct and evaluate retraining and refresher training for all dietary staff, as needed.
· Monitor department staff to assure that they are following established safety and infection control policies and procedures.
· Ensure department staff actively participates in fire, safety and disaster preparedness drills.
· Maintain safe working conditions and practices throughout the department.
· Ensure that charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service.
· Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician.
· Develop and maintain a file of tested standard recipes.
· Requisition all dietary supplies, equipment, and food and ensure adequate inventory levels to provide quality nutritional services on a daily basis.
Develop and implement Action Plans to meet the goals of the Dietary Department.
· Assure that meals are prepared and delivered on time and in acceptable quantity and quality.
· Provide necessary staff development and training to Dietary Aides and Cooks to ensure meals are prepared and served in accordance with established policies and procedures.
· Ensure that Dietary Department work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
· Monitor Dietary Department staff to assure that they are following established safety and sanitary regulations and procedures in the use of equipment and supplies.
· Perform regular inspections of the dietary services are for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
Serve menu items and prepare for daily operations.
· Assure presentation of all meals according to established departmental policies and procedures.
· Provide service to residents, visitors and staff in a friendly and efficient manner.
· Assure meals are serviced on a timely basis.
· Assure food is served in proper pre-determined portion sizes.
· Assure food is served at the correct serving temperature and quality.
Develop and implement Action Plans to meet the goals of the Dietary Department.
· Monitor department staff to ensure they are following established safety and infection control policies and procedures.
· Monitor dietary staff’s adherence to Employee Handbook policies and procedures. Provide appropriate counseling and discipline as needed.
· Ensure department staff actively participants in fire, safety and disaster preparedness drills.
· Maintain safe working conditions and practices throughout the department, and ensure that department staff follows established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
· Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services.
· Maintain a written record of resident’s complaints and/or grievances that indicate the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint.
Develop dietary care plans and assessments.
Assist in preparing an annual operating budget for approval by the Chief Administrative Officer and allocate department resources to carry out department objectives within established budget.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works in well-lit / ventilated area. Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the work day. Is subject to sudden temperature changes. Is exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage areas. Interacts with residents, family members, and staff under all conditions and circumstances. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions including but not limited to exposure to hepatitis B viruses.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Note: This position requires a background check, including criminal history, employment history, education verification, and reference checks.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
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Schedule:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$49k-75k (estimate)
03/07/2024
05/07/2024
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