Dietary Manager

OPS LIVING LLC

13d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of food services to ensure the daily provision of quality nutritional services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

Must have SERVSafe
Must have one (1) year experience in Long Term Care
Must have a minimum two (2) years' supervisory experience
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines
Maintains proper sanitation logs and practices sanitation procedures
Uses standardized menu
Keeps current on all Federal, State and local rules and regulations
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Responsibilities

Must be able to test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell
Must be able to ensure menus are served as written and approved by a Registered Dietitian
Must be able to plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high-quality food on time and at the proper temperature for meals and snacks
Must be able to ensure that the patient's physician-ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks
Must be able to order food, supplies, and equipment for food preparation and service, reviewing all deliveries of food for quality, proper amounts, and pricing
Must be able to recruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise food service staff
Must be able to complete nutrition documentation timely and accurately
Must be able to participate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings involving nutrition
Must be able to effectively manage and operate within budget
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team