Virginia Health Services is committed to supporting individuals living their best life and is excited to announce an opening for a Dietary Manager, at James River Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, located in Newport News, VA!

The Dietary Manager directs and coordinates all food service activities of the facility under the supervision of the Administrator/Designee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises dietary staff to ensure departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participates in the selection of new hires, counseling, training and terminations of dietary personnel.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding food storage, preparation, and service.
• Consults with Dietitian regarding menus, resident issues and department policies.
• Monitors the departments expenses, waste, supplies, and ordering.
• Ensures compliance with menus, spreadsheets and order guides.
• Effectively operates and is able to train on all kitchen appliances.
• Ensures food is prepared, stored and served in sanitary conditions.
• Complete dietary assessments/interviews/MDS's, and care plans timely.
• Committee responsibilities as assigned.
• Complies with all established policies and procedures.
• Promote and demonstrate positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents, family members
  and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience/training.
• 90 hours Food Service Manager's course is preferred
• ServSafe Certified
• Computer knowledge and typing skills
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret complex information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk,
  turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste or smell.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 25 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
• 30 days working notice is required for voluntary termination of employment.

Other Specifications:

• Salaried (Exempt)
• Not eligible for shift or weekend differential

Why join Virginia Health Services?

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200 employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings account
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.