Director of Dietary

Priority Life Care•Martinsburg, WV

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About The Position

At Priority Life Care (PLC), we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of seniors, and your own! We think it's time for you to begin your journey with PLC! At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence. Director of Dietary: The main function of the Director of Dietary is to coordinate appropriate resident dietary menu planning and oversees daily operations of food preparation by dietary staff. Ensure that Dietary employees engaged in preparing food, serving food and maintaining cleanliness of food service areas and equipment are performing the proper procedures as outlined by state and federal regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of 3 years of previous experience in volume and modified diet preparation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be state approved in food handling and preparation; ServSafe Certified required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a long-term care or hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

Creates dietary menu and monitors food preparation methods and portion sizes, with integration and awareness of nutritional requirements of specific residents.
Complies with state and federal sanitation and applicable standards and oversees compliance of such standards by dietary staff.
Leads and/or assists with meal preparation when needed
Inspects food, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels and ensure standards of quality are met
Oversees meal service while on duty and directs preparation of food and beverages
Investigates and resolves complaints regarding food quality and service
Responsible for labor and budget control for the Dietary department
Trains and oversees dietary staff to ensure quality standards and service
Schedules staff hours and coordinates assignment of dietary personnel
Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Administrator
Assists families and other visitors as needed
Attends in-services and other required meetings
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

Benefits

Competitive wages and PTO
Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
A full range of health plans - including vision and dental!
SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!
Special pay rates on holidays
$10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
Family planning and support services through Maven
Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Retirement savings plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee referral bonuses
On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award