Dietary Manager

Apple Rehab Guilford•Guilford, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Apple Rehab Guilford is an 86-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in scenic Guilford, Connecticut, on waterfront property along the East River. Residents enjoy water views from their rooms and sunny atriums. The center prides itself on decades of staff longevity, contributing to superior outcomes and quality of care. Apple Rehab is a family-owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family. The expert team of senior management is located in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. This is a salaried, benefit-eligible position starting at $65,000 per year.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in long term care foodservice, or in a similar role.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing dietary services in healthcare.
Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to make informed decisions and exercise authority responsibly.
Commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.
Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification
Ability to read, write and understand English, perform simple math calculations, measure and record data.
Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to supervise and instruct others.
Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Dietary Department, its programs and activities within approved budget and quality standards.
Ensures that all written dietary policies, procedures, and manuals are adhered to, maintained and updated.
Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations in preparation for state survey.
Prepares recommendations to the Administrator concerning department operations.
Fosters and maintains inter-departmental communication and cooperation to ensure that any reported concerns are addressed and corrected.
Develops the organizational structure, staffing and direction within policy and budgetary guidelines.
Responsibly exercises authority to take necessary personnel actions for department personnel including actions impacting employment such as hire, evaluations, work assignments and schedules.
Assists in departmental conflict resolution and makes recommendations for discipline.
Participates in continuing education and empowerment of employees as well as makes recommendations for promotion and transfers within branches of Apple Rehab.