Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify as necessary individual specific diet plans

• Create menus for DDI personnel to follow

• Participates as appropriate in training of DDI personnel on menus, diet plans, and modified diets.

• Participates in IDT conferences as required

• Complete monthly and annual nutrition summaries

• Ensure compliance with OPWD regulatory standards

• Liaison with facility nurse regarding nutrition issues

• Routine observations on at least a quarterly basis of mealtimes for individuals with modified diets to ensure staff competency of meal preparation and diet appropriateness.

• Ensure provision of nutritionally adequate and acceptable quality food

• Ensure standards for sanitation, safety and security in food preparation and service.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.