Dietary Director

The Dietary Director manages the overall dining experience of the facility in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and company’s standards. The Dietary Director will provide a strong emphasis on quality and customer service while fostering a work environment which is consistent with the values of the facility.

Job Duties:

• Establishes and maintains high standards of menu planning, food purchasing, storage, preparation, service, sanitation, and maintains an adequate stock of all necessary items.
• Follows budgetary guidelines and looks for ways to improve food costs without compromising on quality and customer service.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, evaluate, coaches, and terminate staff following community procedures.
• Orients, trains, and supervises all culinary services staff so that they may do their jobs effectively.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, clean, and healthy environment following all state, federal, local and facility policies and procedures and laws for culinary services departments.
• Is familiar with all chemicals and handles them in a safe manner according to policies and procedures and MSDS.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports patients'’ rights.
• Maintains a professional appearance by dressing in required dress protocol and assures all staff is professionally attired in appropriate uniforms.
• Maintains a professional demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the patients, staff, families, vendors, and guests.

Job Requirements:

• Food Manager's Certificate required.
• At least three years’ experience in institutional food service preferably in a long-term care facility.
• Two years supervisor experience to include food and labor cost/control, scheduling, menu planning, food and supply ordering, and coaching or leading kitchen staff.
• Must be knowledgeable of and skilled in food preparation, food storage and operation of kitchen equipment.
• Must have a current driver’s licenses with ability to safely pick-up supplies and food as necessary.
• Ability to work independently, maintaining a positive attitude in an environment that can be stressful and demanding.

This is a Full-Time position.

EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dietary department: 3 years (Required)
• Cooking: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Manager Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Flower Mound, TX (Required)

Work Location: In person