Director of Food and Nutrition

Corona Post Acute•Corona, CA

13h

About The Position

The Director of Food and Nutrition plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Dietary Department’s overall operations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and organizational policies and procedures. The role ensures that residents receive quality food service and nutritional care. The Director supports the organization’s mission and ethical standards, promotes teamwork, and ensures residents are treated with dignity and respect. The position oversees food, supply, and equipment purchasing and inventory control; visits residents and families to assess dietary histories, nutritional needs, preferences, and satisfaction; and ensures menus and diet orders are managed in accordance with policies and physician orders.

Requirements

CDM certification.
Long-term care experience.
Three to five years of experience in a dietary supervisory capacity in an acute-care or long-term-care environment.
Supervisory experience.
Knowledge of dietary procedures and laws, regulations, and guidelines related to hospitals and long-term care.
A valid and current license or certification required by state law, including Certified Dietary Manager certification.
Graduation from a state-approved course providing at least 90 hours of classroom instruction in food supervision.
Completion of a state-approved ServeSafe program.
An associate degree in food service management.

Nice To Haves

Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, or related areas.
A bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to the company’s mission, values, and ethical standards.
Model a positive and professional image and encourage cooperation among coworkers.
Assist coworkers and promote teamwork by sharing information that helps achieve desired results.
Ensure residents are treated fairly and with kindness, dignity, and respect, and that their rights are protected.
Respect residents’ personal and property rights while carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident’s room.
Comply with company and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain adequate stock and purchase or oversee the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment from approved vendors.
Develop and use comprehensive inventory control procedures.
Visit residents and families upon admission to complete diet histories and nutritional assessments and review dietary requirements and preferences.
Meet periodically with residents and families to assess satisfaction and address suggestions or requests.
Ensure menus are developed, served, and completed in accordance with policies and physician orders.
Approve menus or arrange for approval by a Registered Dietitian as required.
Process diet orders and changes promptly.
Help develop methods to determine the quality and quantity of food served.