Dietary Manager

Chateau Napoleon Nursing and Rehab is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path. Starting pay from : DOE Summary: The Dietary Manager is in the operation of the dietary department to include staffing, food ordering and preparation, food delivery, and clean-up in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, resident care plans, and appropriate regulations. Plan Dietary Services Plan facility and individual resident menus with the Dietitian or Dietary Consultant, other department heads, and Company menu program. Participate in regularly scheduled conferences including Department Head meetings and Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings when requested by the Nutrition Manager. Work with the Nutrition Manager to ensure food and supplies are purchased within budget and are timely and available for each meal. Supervise Food Preparation and Staffing: Ensure food is nutritional, appetizing, prepared as planned and served in a timely and pleasant manner. Ensure appropriate meals/snacks are served to residents with special Dietary needs. Ensure all utensils, dishes, equipment and work areas are cleaned on a timely basis. Monitor food production maintaining use of standardized recipes and menus and ensuring proper preparation and storage of food and supplies. Maintain the highest level of quality and timeliness of food service. Unit Supervision /Management: Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and discipline dietary personnel. Make job assignments and set priorities as needed. Participate in Orientating new staff and in recruitment and selection. Meet Company policies and state and Federal regulations regarding sanitation and safe food handling techniques. Assist in developing plan of Correction following state, Federal and QA surveys as needed. Maintaining records, manage budget and supplies. Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects. Ensure universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment. Continuing Education Participate in orientation, facility/department in-services and quality improvement activities. Attend continuing education programs. Attend facility/department/staff meetings as required. Assist in the orientation and training of other staff. Competencies: Initiative Leadership Time Management Decision Making Communication Proficiency Organizational Skills Required Education and Experience: High School diploma, or equivalent. Certification as a Dietary Services Manager is preferred, or obtain the certification within one year of hire. Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job. Must possess a Food Handler’s permit / Serve Safe certification as per State requirements. Must be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment (work near ovens, stoves, enter walk in refrigerators/freezers). Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and be able to follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job. Must be willing to assist others, including co-workers. Must maintain regular attendance. Meet all health requirements, as required by law. Demonstrate basic computer knowledge with the ability to learn company documentation software. Demonstrate understanding of State and Federal rules and regulations that govern the practices within the facility. Experience in a fast-paced environment. 1-2 years of long-term care experience preferred, but not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr