Dietary Director

Nexus Health Systems Ltd • Shenandoah, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the dietary department at assigned facility. In addition, ensures quality food is prepared each day and all food safety regulations are followed.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in nutrition services, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical nutrition, food service operations, and regulatory compliance
• Strong financial acumen with budget management experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills
• Basic computer skills (word, outlook, excel) required.
• Food Handlers Certification required
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in culinary arts, Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of Nexus Health Systems
• Upholds the Standards of conduct and corporate compliance
• Demonstrates honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee’s knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
• Adheres to all Nexus Health Systems policies on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Direct all dietary department staff.
• Responsible for the Dietary Staff schedule.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and discipline dietary personnel
• Works safely with all equipment and duties.
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and days scheduled in order to meet the needs of the department.
• Is placed on call as requested by supervisor.
• Adheres to Food Safety Manual regarding any and all food preparation practices.
• Ensures clean-up of kitchen/cafeteria and equipment on a daily basis, including sweeping, mopping and garbage.
• Ensures proper stocking, cleaning, and documentation of refrigerator temperatures in patient nutritional areas.
• Keeps work area clean and free of hazardous equipment.
• Assists with all meal transport as needed.
• Utilizes time efficiently and completes duties without sacrificing quality of work.
• Responsible for helping set up special functions or meals that the dietary department is ask to participate in.
• Ensures that there are clean serving trays in the dining room at all times during serving times.
• Ensures that all meal presentations are well prepared and garnished
• Ensures utensils and serving equipment/dishes are clean and ready for next meal service.
• Assists with checking of meal trays for accuracy.
• Prepares and serves special diet orders (such as pureed, low sodium, mechanically soft, cold food preparation, etc.)
• Addresses patients, staff and visitors with warmth and respect.
• Assists the cook with meal preparation as needed.
• Provides A.M. formulas according to written recipes and following proscribed methods of sanitation.
• Trains dietary staff on job-specific duties and completing competencies.
• Responsible for making sure that all dietary employees are completing their daily tasks
• Define daily task and assignments for dietary staff
• Monitor equipment and work areas to verify they are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly manner, maintain strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects, verify universal precautions and infection control, fire , safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed, and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment
• Ensures that all new employees have completed their new hire competency checklist
• Ensures that all corrective actions forms are prepared when needed
• Responsible for making sure that the dining room is clean and presentable for each meal
• Follows facility policies and procedures regarding proper sanitation, safety and infection control as mandated by the Texas Department of Health.
• Assists Corporate and Facility management in assuring that adequate levels of food supplies are maintained including appropriate storage and rotating of supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED