Dietary Manager

Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction is looking for a fun, hard working, motivated individual to be our new dietary director.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare/cook/serve meals to residents and staff on a daily basis
• Use facility's designated menu vendor (Grove Menus) and print weekly menu
• Manage the kitchen and kitchen staff
• Maintain a five week rotating menu that changes with the seasons
• Utilize different foods that meet the daily nutritional requirements
• Order food and supplies while sticking within the designated budget for the building

Requirements:

• Have an understanding of dementia and how it affects their well being
• Be familiar with Grove Menu
• Know how to successfully prepare and serve food for individuals with dementia or physical disabilities
• Able to manage and stick within a budget
• Maintain a special diet board so that staff is aware of allergies, special diets, and diabetes
• Communicate effectively with staff, coworkers, and home office personnel
• Would be responsible for hiring, disciplinary action, terminating and monitoring staff performance, and most importantly, keeping staff motivated and feeling like part of the team
• Would be required to participate in daily/monthly meetings about building/staff/special events

Arizona Food Handler's Card/ ServSafe Certification, fingerprint clearance card, and TB test are required upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Experience:

• Kitchen: 3 years (Preferred)
• Kitchen management: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20