Director of Food and Nutrition

Denver North Care Center•Denver, CO

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist the Dietician in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Food Service Department. This includes adhering to current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted living facilities. The role ensures quality nutritional services are provided daily and that the department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
Must have current food safety certification as acceptable per state recommendations.
Must have, as a minimum, five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. Military experience or management in similar large food service volume may apply.
Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, personnel management etc.
Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check.
COVID Vaccine Required or Valid Exemption.

Nice To Haves

Certified Dietary Manager with current good standing preferred or eligible to take Certified Dietary Manager examination per Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals.

Responsibilities

Coordinate food services and activities with other related departments.
Assist in developing and maintaining written food services policies and procedures.
Interpret the department's policies and procedures to residents, employees, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies.
Develop and maintain a file of tested standard recipes.
Inspect kitchen, dish room, food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history.
Participate in maintaining records of the resident's food likes and dislikes.
Perform all other duties as requested.