Director of Dietary Services

Vetras Healthcare LLC • Torrington, WY

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About The Position

Do you have experience as a Dietary Manager? Do you want more flexibility in cooking and creating menus? Do you have a passion for helping others? We pride ourselves on taking care of each resident’s dietary concerns on an individual basis. Apply for our Director of Dietary Services role today!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a graduate of an approved dietary manger’s course that meets the state and federal care regulations. If not a graduate, the employee must be presently enrolled in a dietary manager course or be enrolled with four months of the next approved dietary manager course.
• Graduation from a course in food service supervision which meets the standards established by the American Dietetic Association or a graduate of another course in food service supervision with 90 or more hours in classroom instruction with on-the-job counseling by a dietitian.
• Must be able to obtain certification as a Dietary Manager.
• Basic knowledge of dietetic principles, food sanitation, and food service operation.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipes direction, diet orders and work assignments.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet regulations of: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); State Health Department; State Food Codes; OSHA, Life Safety Codes; Facility Policies and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PointClickCare preferred
• Previous experience in the dietary department of a health-care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility.
• Production and service of high-quality meals
• Organize, supervise, and train dietary employees
• Purchase food and supplies
• Provide a sanitary and infection free environment
• Participate in the assessment process
• Write care plans
• Prepare menus
• Make decisions
• Assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the Dietary Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED