Food Service Manager

Now Hiring - Dietary Manager A comprehensive benefit package includes: Excellent Pay Paid Sick Time Group Health Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Life insurance plans Disability plans POSITION SUMMARY - Certified Dietary Manager The primary purpose of your job position is developing and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Coordinates dietary services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.) Assists the dietary staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc. Assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the dietary needs of each resident Assist in developing a written dietary plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) that identifies the dietary problem/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each dietary problem/need identified Assist in scheduling of care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each committee meeting Ensure that all dietary personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in planning daily dietary services for the resident Ensure that the care plan identifies any special equipment and utensils the resident may need (e.g., plate guard, enlarged silverware handles, etc.) Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly Provide substitute foods of similar nutritive value to residents who refuse foods served Must be competent in the use of kitchen equipment as well as their maintenance and sanitation: Blender, Meat Slicer, Steam Table, Refrigerator/Freezers, Can Opener, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Coffee Maker, Plate Warmer, Toaster, and Oven & Range Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services Assist in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job related dietary functions to ensure that tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded Assist in planning the dietary services portion of the resident’s discharge plan Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history Assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served Ensure that charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents as necessary Visit residents periodically to evaluate the quality of meals served, likes and dislikes, etc. Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician Assist in developing diet plans for individual residents Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician’s orders Review the dietary requirements of each resident admitted to the facility, as may be required, and assist the attending physician in planning for the resident’s prescribed diet plan Ensure that residents are offered a nourishing snack at bedtime Make daily rounds to assure that dietary personnel are performing required duties and to assure that appropriate dietary procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility Attend mandatory meetings and in‑services Other duties as assigned by the Administrator MUST BE CERTIFIED MUST BE CERTIFIED Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr