Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures; and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Provides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
• Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
• Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
• Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures that adequate stock is always on hand and purchases or oversees the purchase of food, supplies and equipment, etc., from approved vendors as required to meet needs.
• Develops and utilizes comprehensive inventory control procedures.
• Visits resident/family on admission to complete diet history/nutritional assessment and to review dietary requirements and preferences of each resident admitted. Periodically meets with resident/family to evaluate satisfaction and attend to any suggestions or requests.
• Assures that menus are developed, served and filled in accordance with established policies and procedures and in compliance with physician orders. Approves menus or has menus approved by Registered Dietician, as required. Processes diet orders and changes promptly.
• Assists in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years' experience in a dietary supervisory capacity in an acute or long term care environment required; supervisory experience required
• Knowledgeable of dietary procedures as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and long term care
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc., preferred
• Must possess a valid and current license/certification as required by state law.
• Completion of state approved "Serve Safe" program.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or related field preferred

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation