Full-time position with competitive wages and excellent benefit package.

DUTIES

• Assures menu is served as written, including adherence to recipes, correct portion sizes, and therapeutic diets.
• Assures proper methods of food preparation are utilized to preserve nutrient content
• Supervises food production, serving correct food to patients, controlling appearance, temperature, portion size, and sanitation.
• Purchases food and supplies within approved budgets.
• Instructs employees in use, care, and maintenance of equipment, housekeeping and safety standards, provides follow through on proper cleaning and maintenance programs.
• Makes meal rounds and ensures all new admissions are visited.
• Monitors all weekly costs associated with Dietary Department.
• Completes all nutritional assessments for new admissions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a course which meets state and federal requirements for a qualified Dietary Services Manager in a long-term care facility, or willing at complete such course.
• Possesses a valid and current certification for the Certified Dietary Managers Association as mandated by the State where employed, or willing to get such certification.
• Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.
• Possesses good communication skills and is patient and self-disciplined.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.

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