Dietary Services Lead

Dietary Services Lead

Riverview on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center - HOPEWELL, VA 23860

Overview

Salary Range $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Swing

Description

Bring Your Passion for Food and Compassion for People!

Are you a natural leader who loves food and cares about seniors? We are looking for a vibrant, energetic Dietary Lead to join our long-term care family. In this role, you won't just be managing a kitchenyou will be creating comforting dining experiences and brightening the lives of our residents with every meal. If you are organized, love to lead a team, and want a job with real purpose, we want to meet you!

Summary of Job Description

The Dining Services Lead Supervisor assists the Director of Dining Services in overseeing the daily food production and service activities in the dietary department. The associate is responsible for handling and preparing food in accordance with approved menus, recipes, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepares or directs preparation of food served in the Center.
2. Follows recipes, menus, and production sheets to ensure a quality product.
3. Works cooperatively with dietary staff and other Center personnel.
4. Complies with established food handling regulations including dietary policies and procedures, local health department instructions, and federal standards.
5. Monitors and records food temperatures throughout the food preparation process including storage, cooking, holding, and serving.
6. Serves meal items using proper portion control and following diet restrictions.
7. Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Follows assigned cleaning schedule.
8. Reports safety and equipment issues to the Director, Maintenance Director, or Administrator.
9. Assists Director with purchasing, storage, or inventory as directed.
10. Assists Director with maintaining electronic meal service information.
11. Assists Director with dietary staff work schedule.
12. Assists Director with interviewing residents for food preferences.
13. Fulfills in-service training requirements in a timely manner using Relias program.
14. Attends in-service, department, or Center meetings as directed.
15. Treats residents, staff, and visitors with respect.
16. Reports illness and symptoms to Director of Dining Services promptly.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

While performing the duties of the job the associate is regularly required to:

• Stand, bend, stoop, and stretch for extended periods of time
• Frequently use manual dexterity to finger, handle, feel, or manipulate equipment
• Frequently talk, listen, hear, and communicate with patients, residents, staff, and visitors
• Maneuver throughout the department, including small or narrow spaces.
• Push, pull, move, or lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Working Conditions: The working conditions described are representative of those that the associate will experience during a normal working day.

• Works in a well-lighted, ventilated area.
• Works in a warm, humid environment.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions and noise.
• May come in contact with bodily fluids or infectious diseases.
• Deals with residents, visitors, and staff under varying conditions.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Certified Food Protection Manager certification preferred
3. Experience with food preparation
4. Demonstrated cooking skills and ability to follow menus and recipes.
5. Able to work well with others