ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assures delivery of quality nutrition and food services

2. Communicates and interprets Orchard Manor policies, standards, and procedures to department employees

3. Participates with the administrator and the dietician in establishing objectives and standards in regard to food quality, variety and service

4. Develops department methods and procedures to meet objectives and standards

5. Completes required MDS assessments

6. Plans menus for nutritional adequacy, subject to approval of Dietary Consultant

7. Coordinates all menus to achieve maximum utilization of personnel, food and facility

8. Obtains explanations from appropriate personnel for deviations from standards and attempts to prevent recurrence

9. Remains aware of technical developments in the area of food service and nutrition and evaluates their applicability in Orchard Manor

10. Establishes standards for the performance of personnel and instills the necessary interest and desire in personnel to meet such standards

11. Directs the selection, training, assignment and evaluation of staff

12. Approves or initiates disciplinary action as appropriate

13. Provides supervision of department employees

14. Participates in grievance hearings at the first step

15. Has safety responsibility for department and employees

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16. With assistance maintains and establishes safety, infection and environmental control policies and procedures for the department

17. Responsible for quarterly Quality Assurance studies

18. Hold staff meetings at least monthly and keeps records

19. Determines physical needs and makes appropriate recommendations

20. Establishes specifications for food and equipment purchases

21. Ensures compliance with department budget

22. Coordinates department activity with the needs of other departments

23. Make adjustments in work assignments as needed

24. Plans for the long-range personnel needs of department

25. Serves as member of the Care Plan team

26. Evaluates nutritional status of each resident every three to six months, as policies dictate

27. Meets with consulting dietician as often as necessary concerning nutrition/dietary problems of residents

28. Coordinates with nursing service concerning eating habits and problems with residents’ intake or any other nutritional problem noticed by nursing staff

29. Assures that dietary staff is aware of the signs of changing eating habits of residents

30. Holds in-service and training programs as needed

31. Fill-in for staff as necessary

32. Work cooperatively with all departments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.20 - $29.10 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person