Food Services Director - Certified Dietary Manager

Life Care Centers of America•Sullivan, MO

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About The Position

The Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of food services to ensure daily provision of quality nutritional services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

CDM or State approved course in food services
Current certification as a Certified Dietary Manager in applicable State. Must maintain an active certification in good standing throughout employment.
One (1) year experience in post acute care food service
Minimum two (2) years' supervisory experience
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Responsibilities

Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell
Ensure menus are served as written and approved by Registered Dietitian
Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperature for meals and snacks
Ensure that the patient's physician ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks
Order food, supplies, and equipment for food preparation and service, reviewing all deliveries of food for quality, proper amounts, and pricing
Recruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise food service staff
Complete nutrition documentation timely and accurately
Participate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings involving nutrition
Assist the Registered Dietitian in the collection of nutrition information and any other pertinent information
Effectively manage and operate within budget
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language