Job Details
Purpose
Responsible for all dietary functions.
Essential Functions
Job Functions
- Hire, train and supervise personnel in the dietary department, to include, but not limited to, cleaning, cooking, inventory control, portion control, plate presentation and special diets
- Plan and direct activities of the dietary staff in accordance with state regulations and Community's policies and procedures without exceeding FTE budget guidelines
- Coordinate menus with activity and marketing functions
- Control food costs and food waste while maintaining first rate food quality to the satisfaction of residents
- Take food inventory at least once per month or as instructed and ensure Inventory Control
- Make daily inspections of workstations to ensure that sanitation guidelines are being followed
- Visit new residents within 3 days and other residents monthly
- Pour coffee and personally talk to the residents at their table during each meal while on duty
- Participate in resident care plan meetings according to community policy
- Maintain a written record when there is a change in diet per physician orders
- Work closely with Director of Resident Care to manage any weight loss
- Maintain dietary records and progress notes in medical records charts for residents on a timely basis and within state regulations
- Maintain diet cards on residents, keep records up to date and train staff to maintain confidentiality of resident records
- Order raw food and supplies within budget guidelines maintaining quality, consistency and variety
- Assisting in preparation of meals
- Preparing shift scheduling for dietary personnel using FTE budget guidelines
- Assist in menu planning to assure resident nutritional needs and satisfaction
- Preparing and monitoring cleaning schedule for dietary personnel to assure that dietary department meets sanitation standards
- Prepare accurate cost reports
- Calculate dietary personnel payroll bi-weekly and turn total hours to personnel department with pre-approved overtime
- Maintain accurate records of dietary department personal days off, sick time and any disciplinary actions
- Maintain records of monthly food cost, supply cost and labor cost for the dietary department
- Participate as instructed in the sales process of potential residents
- Participate as a Manager on Duty during assigned weekends
- Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualifications:- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must read, write, speak and understand English
- High School graduate or equivalent; college preferred
- Previous supervisory experience required
- An accredited Dietary Manager or current enrollment in a dietary program preferred
- Must have thorough knowledge of dietetics nutrition, food production systems and purchasing
- Knowledge of applicable state regulations
- Ability to apply principles of personnel management to selection and placement of employees
- Ability to perform tasks according to time schedules and meet deadlines
- Must have knowledge of bookkeeping and good math skills
- Ability to figure cost reports
- Responsible for knowing and following safety and sanitation regulations and procedures
- Ability to deal effectively with employees and residents during conflicts or stressful situations
- Ability to understand, administer and follow community policies and procedures
- Courteous and professional attitude
- Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds
- Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing