Dietary Operations Manager

State of Ohio•Georgetown, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care facilities focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.

Requirements

Current licensure as dietitian as issued by Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section 4759.06 of Revised Code
18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in state & federal guidelines & accreditation standards regarding dietetics/nutrition for agency of employment
18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in employee training & development
Medical
Food Services
Nursing
Food Safety Inspection
Management
Confidentiality
Developing Others
Customer Focus
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail

Responsibilities

Administers & manages entire food service operation for all shifts for Ohio Veterans Home Georgetown
Supervises frontline supervisors & lower-level food preparation & service staff
Oversees fiscal controls of dietary department
Maintains necessary records required by nursing home administration policies & provides education in proper nutritional follow-up plan by consulting with residents & families.
Plans & evaluates meals for regular, modified & special diets taking into consideration available foodstuffs, nutritional values & cost involved to ensure compliance with state & federal regulations, treatment plans & accreditation standards.
Visits residents & conducts interviews for dietary history & preferences; counsels’ residents on diets.
Inspects perishable foods for nutritional composition & quality & checks to ensure proper storage & rotation is utilized to preserve food value.
Consults with Nursing Home Administrator, Dietary Supervisors and Dietetic Tech to establish plans & procedures for dietary program.
Instructs food service personnel in basic dietetic principles, trains employees in quality standards, sanitation & storage.
Coordinates & maintains communication between dietary department & medical staff.
Recommends changes in dietetic program as needed.
Oversees ordering of food & supplies from vendors (e.g., paper products, dry goods, frozen food, vegetables, utensils, cookware, sanitation sup-plies, etc.).
Prepares related records & reports
Attends & conducts staff meetings; meets with Dietary Supervisors, dietetic technician to discuss changes &/or modifications; attends committee meetings.
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service
Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
Free Dental & Vision
Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )