DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICES

Berkshire Healthcare•Bristol, RI

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About The Position

Windsor, has been part of the community since 1975, providing area families with top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way to reduce hospital readmissions and achieve exceptional outcomes. Count on our award-winning team for short-term rehab and recovery, long-term skilled nursing care, adult day health, and restorative care. Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career. Integritus Healthcare wants you! The primary function of this position is to assist the Director of Food & Nutrition Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the comprehensive operation of the dietary department. This position is responsible for training and supervising production and kitchen personnel. Following current local, state and federal guidelines and regulations, as well as established policies and procedures and assures quality food service is provided at all times.

Responsibilities

Prepares and portions various food items with the highest of quality.
Wraps, labels and dates prepared food items for storage.
Receives, stores and rotates supplies as delivered.
Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
Checks food storage areas on a daily basis to ensure proper food rotation.
Must use and clean cooking and food preparation equipment.
Orient, motivate, supervise and evaluate employees of production and kitchen component according to established standards and procedures to assure an efficient, effective department.
Responsible for general and assigned sanitation duties in the kitchen and dining areas in conformance with sanitary, health and safety regulations.
Maintains a rapport with other departments to assure that food service can be maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information.
Reports exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious material and hazardous chemicals to the Director of Food & Nutrition Services.
Meets with residents and their families as needed to discuss concerns and makes every effort to meet their needs/desires. Communicates concerns with Director of Food and Nutritional Services.
Prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
Demonstrates a courteous and responsible attitude toward staff, resident and visitors.
Must be able to work effectively with other staff members to produce a cohesive supportive work environment providing for smooth functioning of the community.
Demonstrate the ability to work with little supervision.
Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively and communicate written and verbally.
Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Attends all mandatory in-services, participates in in-service training for dietary employees.