Dietary Care Specialist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Sylvania, OH

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About The Position

Set in a tranquil setting in a historic suburb of Toledo, Ohio, our facility was designed to provide a tranquil and safe alternative to hospital or hospital-based programs. Our mission is to provide specialized treatment for children, teens, and adults struggling with eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and compulsive exercise disorder. How you will contribute The Dietary Care Specialist performs a variety of duties in support of the dietary needs of the clients. Position is also responsible for greeting and serving clients, and guests in a professional and welcoming manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Position requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, preferably with clients with eating disorders.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages food orders and pickups, ensuring timely and efficient supply chain operations.
Facilitates orientation sessions for new DCS employees, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Assumes leadership duties in the absence of the Lead Dietary Care Specialist due to PTO or illness, maintaining continuity in kitchen operations.
Leads weekly culinary group sessions for clients, fostering engagement and culinary exploration.
Serves as a key member of the team regarding dietary needs, menus, food preferences while maintaining stock levels of foods appropriate for the day-to-day operations of the kitchens.
Ensures that any special dietary needs of the clients are met.
Follows all health and safety guidelines for storage and preparation of food items.
Ensures that temperature controls of food storage refrigerators/freezers are maintained at the appropriate levels and are checked daily.
Assists with ensuring all kitchen appliances are in good working order and are cleaned and disinfected on a routine basis.
Assists with all food preparation activities while doing so in a safe, sanitary, and efficient manner.
Ensures the dining and kitchen areas are clean and mentors client’s participation in any clean-up activities.
Assists with the coordination of morning and weekend meals to ensure that food is prepared and/or on hand for the staff to set up and serve.
Assists in promoting and ensuring that the mission, goals, and objectives are understood and actively supported by the employees.
Prepares extra meals for visitors and/or staff, if needed.
Determines the presence of unhealthy/unsafe conditions in the work area and reports these conditions to the proper personnel.
Follows all food safety, health safety, food service and sanitation standards.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications related to the facility Mission and population.