Dietary Supervisor

Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation, Sunnyvale CA

Dietary Supervisor

$80,000-$90,000

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Required

Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation, a Generations Healthcare facility, is in search of a Dietary Supervisor to join our team. We are committed to providing kind, competent and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you.

Job Description:

The primary role of the Dietary Supervisor is to assist the Dietitian in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Food Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the Food Services Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Food Services Department, its programs and activities.
• Coordinate food services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Environmental, Activity and Social Services, Etc.).
• Assist in developing and maintaining written food services policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing and maintaining written job descriptions and performance evaluations for each level of food services personnel.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
• Assist the food services staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assume the responsibility of obtaining/maintaining/filing material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals used or stored in the Food Services Department. Ensure staff is aware of and knowledgeable of MSDSs.
  
  

Qualifications:.

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
• Be a graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.
• Must have, as a minimum five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.
• Must be registered as a Dietary Supervisor in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of food services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing food services functions in nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Food Services Department.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of food services service areas; must perform regular inspections of food services service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
  
  

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits and incentive programs (including sign-on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time. Sign-on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee’s date of hire.

Generations Healthcare’s Mission:

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.