Director of Food & Nutrition Services

Under the direction of the Executive Director, directs operation of the Food & Nutrition Services Department, directs and develops food service employees' performance skills, and serves as member of the patient care team. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Food & Nutrition Services Department jobs and assists when necessary to assure smooth operation. If required, assumes responsibility for some cooking shifts depending on the Facility size or labor availability.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Verifies menu is served as written, including adherence to recipes, correct portion
sizes, and therapeutic diets.
2. Validates that proper methods of food preparation are utilized to preserve nutrient
content.
3. Supervises food production, serving correct food to patients, and controlling
appearance, temperature, portion sizing, and sanitation.
4. Purchases food and supplies within approved budgets.
5. Instructs employees in use, care, and maintenance of equipment, housekeeping,
and safety standards. Provides follow-through on proper cleaning and
maintenance programs.
6. Makes meal rounds and verifies that new admissions are visited.
7. Participates in regularly scheduled patient care conferences and follows through
on patient residents needs.

Education/Training/Experience:
High School graduate or equivalent.

2. Graduate of a course that meets state and federal requirements for a qualified Dietary Services Manager in a long-term care facility.

3. Possesses a valid and current certification for the Certified Dietary Managers Association as mandated by the State where employed, or willing to get such certification.

4. Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations as they pertain to long-term care.

5. Possesses good communication skills and is patient and self-disciplined.

6. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.