Nutrition Service Director

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Gainesville, TX

About The Position

The Nutrition Service Director plans, develops, directs, and controls the activities of the Dining Services department. The role oversees food service standards, policies and procedures, dining staff, equipment, systems, and work areas, and provides high-quality, cost-effective food service for patients. The director is responsible for patient and resident safety and works with a Registered Dietitian on nutritional assessments, care planning, and menu adaptations.

Requirements

CDM or Certified Food Service Manager credential.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Knowledge of arithmetic and units of measurement used in food preparation.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.
Ability to cook or prepare food is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain standards for purchasing, storing, and preparing food.
Establish and maintain procedures that meet safety and sanitation standards and comply with government regulations.
Plan and administer the departmental budget.
Plan and direct employee staffing schedules and assignments to provide effective food service.
Work with the Registered Dietitian to monitor patients’ nutritional status through regular assessments, progress notes, and care planning.
Represent the Nutrition Services Department at staff meetings and communicate relevant administrative information to staff.
Adapt the master menu cycle to individual and facility preferences with the Registered Dietitian.
Purchase or requisition food supplies in appropriate quantities based on menus and budget parameters.
Supervise receiving and storage of food.
Monitor food temperatures in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain and issue standardized recipes adjusted to the proper yield.
Complete initial patient food preferences and maintain the diet roster and nourishment list.
Maintain the kitchen equipment log.
Prepare, update, and audit tray tickets as needed.
Provide regular in-service training to Nutrition Services staff.
Prepare and submit financial reports as required.
Monitor email regularly.
Coordinate catering as needed.
Attend patient care plan meetings.
Complete employee evaluations annually or after the probationary period, and provide counseling or disciplinary action when appropriate.
Review and enforce the Cantex Continuing Care Network Abuse Prevention policies and procedures.
Attend in-services and understand and comply with Patient Care Management Systems.
Assure patient and resident safety.
Perform other assigned duties and tasks.
Function as a team leader and role model.