JOIN OUR TEAM! SEQUOIA VISTA at KAWEAH MANOR IS HIRING FOR A DIETARY SERVICES MANAGER TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO OUR FOOD SERVICES AND DIETARY TEAM!

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include one of the following:

vCertification as a dietary manager.

vCertification as a food service manager.

vHas similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body.

vHas an associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course of study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Must also meet State requirements for food service managers or dietary managers.

Two years’ experience in foodservice management. Prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees the budget and purchasing of food and supplies, and food preparation, services, and storage.

Maintains a clean and sanitary environment.

Overseeing safe and timely meal preparation, including the provision of meals and/or supplements in accordance with residents’ needs, preferences, and care plan.

Monitors regular and therapeutic diets, including texture of foods and liquids to meet the specialized needs of residents.

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Participates in QAPI activities when food and nutrition services are involved.

Dietary Manager Assigned Tasks

vRecruits, interviews, hires, trains, coaches, evaluates, rewards, disciplines, and when necessary, terminates employees working in the Food and Nutrition Services department.

vDevelops work schedules to ensure adequate staff to cover each shift.

vMonitor budgets for cost-effectiveness and manage any revenue generating services.

vUses forecasts, food waste records, inventory, and equipment records to plan the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment.

vFollows standards and procedures for preparing food.

vParticipates in menu planning including responding to resident preferences, substitution lists, therapeutic diets, and industry trends.

vInspects meals and ensures that standards for appearance, palatability, temperature, and serving times are met. Ensures that foods are prepared according to production schedules, menus, and standardized recipes.

vManages the preparation and service of special nourishments and supplemental feedings.

vEnsures safe receiving, storage, preparation, and service of food. Protects food in all phases of preparation, holding, service, cooking, and transportation.

vPrepares cleaning schedules and maintain equipment to ensure food safety.

vEnsures proper sanitation and safety practices of staff.

vProcesses new diet orders and diet changes. Keeps diet cards updated.

vCompletes the assigned MDS section according to required timeline.

vDetermines resident diet needs and develops appropriate dietary plans in cooperation with registered dietician and in compliance with physician’s orders.

vReviews plan of care related to nutritional status. Documents concerns that can be resolved, improved, or addressed to improve the resident’s nutritional status and eating function.

vReviews, revises, and implements, in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team the resident’s nutritional assessment and plan of care.

vSupports Registered Dietitian duties as needed.

Additional Tasks

vTreats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

vEstablishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

vFollows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

vMaintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

vReports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to the Administrator.

vReports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.

vReports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

vParticipates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

vAbility to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

vMust be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.

vAbility to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

vAbility to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

vMust have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.

vMust be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

vMeets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.

vAbility to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

vAbility to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

vAbility to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

vMay be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.

vSubject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.

vMay be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.

vEffective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.

vBasic computer skills.

vMathematical and numerical skills.

vOrganizational skills.

vPositive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.

vCurrent awareness of relevant regulations and standards of care.

vCommunicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments.