Executive Chef

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management • Wichita, KS

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Chef assists the Dietitian in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Dietary Department. The role ensures the department operates in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as directions from the Administrator. The position supports the daily delivery of quality nutritional services and helps maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dietary department.

The role also performs administrative and supervisory work, coordinates dietary services with other departments, supports staff in using departmental policies and resources, and helps maintain control of equipment and supplies. Duties listed are not exhaustive; related or essential duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum education.
• Graduate of an accredited dietetic training course approved by the American Dietetic Association.
• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, or related areas.
• Must be registered as a Food Service Director in the state.
• Ability to write, read, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Dietary Department, including its programs and activities.
• Coordinate dietary services and activities with related departments, including Nursing, Housekeeping, and Social Services.
• Assist in developing and maintaining written dietary policies and procedures.
• Interpret departmental policies and procedures for employees, residents, visitors, and government agencies as necessary.
• Assist dietary staff with the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, and supplies.
• Obtain and maintain material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals used or stored in the dietary department.
• Complete administrative forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and other documents to support control of equipment and supplies.
• Inspect food storage rooms and utility or janitorial closets for upkeep and supply control.
• Help ensure quality nutritional services are provided daily and that the dietary department is clean, safe, and sanitary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED