Job Details
Starting Wage: $16.00 per hour
Works under the direction of the Food Service Director to ensure appropriate supervision and operation of the Dietary Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assists in the training, evaluating, and supervising of employee under direct guidance and directions of Food Service Director
* Supervises tray line/server and dining room meal service in a timely and appropriate manner to provide high quality dietary service to patients, residents, visitors and employees of the facility
* Ensures that all facility policies and procedures are followed by all employees of the dietary department
* Assures all proper safety and sanitation practices are followed by all personnel under their supervision in the dietary department.
* Notifies the Food Service Director or designee of any concerns related to equipment function and safety
* Records employee and guest meals as indicated.
* Completes/enters all information into the computers as directed by Food Services Director (ie. extension sheet, tray tickets)
* Performs all duties as instructed/delegated by Food Service Director in a timely and appropriate manner.
* Issues and ensures completion of assignments. Takes corrective action as indicated.
* Oversees orientation of newly hired staff
* Performs audits as directed by the Food Service Director.
* Assists completing period job performance evaluations for dietary staff.
* Newly hired staff mentoring - communicates progress and concerns
* Orders supplies and completes monthly inventory as directed by the Food Service Director
* Ensures that all hot/cold food & beverage temperatures are recorded for meals. Address any issues immediately.
* Ensure that all equipment (cooler, freezer, dish machine) temps are recorded as per policy & procedure. Addresses any variances immediately and follows-up with chain of command
* Oversees safe and appropriate food storage in accordance with all policies and procedures
* Maintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standards.
* Complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functions.
* Aware of, and adheres to, Resident's Bill of Rights, Resident Abuse Reporting Law, and Confidentiality of Resident Information.
* Communicates and observes the Corporate Compliance Program effectively
* Follows all established policies and procedures
* Follows universal Precautions and Infection Control techniques
* Contributes to facility QAPI
* Follows safety procedures by recognizing, removing, and/or reporting potential hazards.
* Economical and careful with supplies and equipment.
* Attends all in-services
* Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
* Comes to work in neat, clean attire and consistently presents an appropriate professional appearance.
* Represents the organization professionally.
* This individual continuously exhibits and fosters a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers.
* Perform duties with measure accuracy and timeliness
* Provides direction for surrounding staff members, assisting them to perform their workload independently, acting as a role model relative to professionalism, attitude, communication and personal presentation.
* Sets high standards, seeking to "raise the bar", exhibits commitment to strive for and exceed expectations.
* Accepts constructive criticism and direction while administering same to subordinates.
* Identifies actual or potential problems and devises an action plan for resolution. Implements solutions and monitors outcomes using judgement skills to choose the best course of action.
* Promptly reports all needs and concerns to the Supervisor or designated alternate.
* Acts as Food Service Director, in their absence
* Other duties as assigned by Food Service Director or Administrator