Registered Dietician

Optalis•Sterling Heights, MI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian assumes professional responsibility and accountability for the Dietary Services Department that provides nourishing, palatable well-balanced diets to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident according to their comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care. Provides consultation to the director of food Service. Manages employees in the preparation of attractive, nutritionally adequate meals served at proper temperatures and at appropriate times according to facility policies and procedures, consistent with state and federal laws and regulations and accepted nutritional standards. Responsible for care and sanitation of institutional food service equipment and work areas used for preparation, storage, and service. In collaboration with the Director of Food services and the Administrator, allocates department resources in efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident receives food in amount, type, consistency and frequency to maintain usual body weight and nutritional values.

Requirements

Professional responsibility and accountability for the Dietary Services Department.
Knowledge of comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.
Understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to dietary services.
Ability to manage employees.
Skills in food preparation, storage, and service.
Knowledge of institutional food service equipment and sanitation.
Ability to allocate department resources efficiently and economically.
Understanding of nutritional standards and maintenance of body weight.

Responsibilities

Assume professional responsibility and accountability for the Dietary Services Department.
Provide nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diets to meet daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident.
Ensure diets align with comprehensive resident assessments and plans of care.
Provide consultation to the Director of Food Services.
Manage employees in the preparation of attractive, nutritionally adequate meals.
Ensure meals are served at proper temperatures and appropriate times.
Adhere to facility policies and procedures, state and federal laws, regulations, and accepted nutritional standards.
Oversee the care and sanitation of institutional food service equipment and work areas.
Allocate department resources efficiently and economically in collaboration with the Director of Food Services and Administrator.
Ensure residents receive food in the correct amount, type, consistency, and frequency to maintain usual body weight and nutritional values.