Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to organize, plan, direct, control, and supervise functions and personnel within the dietary department under the direction of the Food Service Director to ensure the provision of quality food service and nutritional care, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare’s established policies and procedures.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety
• Staff Development
• Systems Responsibilities
• Communication Responsibilities
• Menus Responsibilities
• Food Preparation/Production Responsibilities
• Meal Service Responsibilities
• Supervisory/People Management Responsibilities
  • Under the direction of the Food Service Director staffs the department with capable people; Plans the work for employees with due regard for performance and skills.
  • Assists with employees orientation and trainings to perform their duties; Assists and encourages employees in developing their skills and self-confidence and in understanding where and how they fit in Solaris HealthCare operations.
  • Is the “person in charge” in the absences of the Food Service Director.
  • Inspects tableware for chips, stains, and replaces as needed. Adheres to standards for tableware.
  • Performs quality audits of meals and traylines to ensure attractive, palatable foods that are served at correct temperatures.
  • Assists the Food Service Director with meaningful individual objectives and specific job expectations; Ensures that employees know what is expected and the standards by which they will be evaluated; Gives adequate guidance and supervision; Optimizes use of employees’ skills; Creates an environment that encourages excellence; Recognizes and rewards initiative, imagination, and work well done; Sets a good example.
  • Establishes and maintains effective two-way communication to understand the needs and concerns of employees; Communicates employee attitudes and expectations to higher management; Properly manages employees’ personal information; Recommends changes in policies and practices wherever employee needs are not being met.
  • Ensures that potential safety/health hazards are eliminated or controlled through regular reviews of work activities, materials, and facilities; Provides employees with unsurpassed training and instructions on safe work practices with every aspect of their employment.
  • Identifies and maintains accountability for security within assigned areas of responsibility; Ensures employees understand their obligations to protect company and employee property; Takes appropriate action when security infractions occur.
  • Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
  • Demonstrates a caring attitude toward Solaris HealthCare’s residents, family members, employees, and other company guests as the need arises; Ensures that subordinates are helpful, caring, and responsive to all guests.
  • Devotes adequate time and attention to personal development and training, particularly in the management of people resources.
  • Receives, investigates and responds to employee grievances.
• Food Safety
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

Graduate of dietary manager training program approved by the Dietary Manager’s Association and/or State Health Department preferred.

Experience

Two to three years of supervisory experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department desirable.