Director of Food Services

Countryside Health Care of Milford is seeking a dedicated Director of Food Services to join our team.

Qualifications: 

• Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

• Must have completed an approved food safety and management course

• Must be ServSafe certified

• Must have at least two years of relevant experience in a nursing facility

• Must be knowledgeable of food service practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing food services functions in nursing facilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced and multiple task environment

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implement, evaluating, and directing the Food Services Department, its programs and activities

• Coordinate food services and activities with other related departments such as nursing, environmental, activity, and social services

• Assist in developing and maintaining written food services policies and procedures

• Assist the food services staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.

• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc.

• Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep and supply control

• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.

• Review and assist in developing a plan of correction for food service deficiencies noted during survey inspections

• Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services

• Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Dietitian and/or Administrator of actions taken. Follow facility’s established procedures

• Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history

• Assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served

• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, diet manuals, food codes, etc. necessary for complying with current standards and regulations and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality food service

• Visit residents periodically to evaluate the quality of meals served, likes, and dislikes

• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician

• Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with physician orders

• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of food services personnel

• Schedule department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedule), personnel, work assignments, etc.

• Counsel/discipline food service personnel as request or as necessary

• Conduct departmental performance evaluations in accordance with the facility’s policies.

• Report accident, injuries, or exposures in accordance with the facility’s policy

• Ensure food service personnel are following established safety regulations, maintaining a clean and sanitary work area, and are following established policies and procedures

• Place orders for equipment and supplies as needed

• Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc. are maintained at adequate levels at all times

• Assist in developing and monitoring adequate inventory control procedures.

• Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the department equipment and are doing so in a safe manner

• Assist in developing and implementing procedures which ensure that food service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste

• Ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals used in the department are properly labeled and stored

• Be prepared to handle emergencies as they occur.

• Attend meetings as needed

• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

403B

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Schedule:

Full time salary

Holidays & Weekends if needed for coverage