Director of Food and Nutrition

Director of Food and Nutrition

Palisade, CO, USA

65,000-70,000 per year Pay Based on Experience

Salary

Full Time

Full Benefits package for Health, Dental, Vision, PTO and other elected benefits.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

Requirements:

You care.

Food and Nutrition Director Perks:

• Generous Bonuses
• Daily Pay Advance Option Available
• Growth Opportunities
• Health Benefits
• 401K

Food and Nutrition Director Summary:

The primary responsibility of your job position is to assist the Dietician in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Food Service Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the Food Service Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate food services and activities with other related departments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining written food services policies and procedures.
• Interpret the department's policies and procedures to residents, employees, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Develop and maintain a file of tested standard recipes.
• Inspect kitchen, dish room, food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
• Interview residents or family members, as necessary to obtain diet history.
• Participate in maintaining records of the resident's food likes and dislikes.
• Perform all other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
• Certified Dietary Manager with current good standing preferred or eligible to take Certified Dietary Manager examination per Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals.
• Must have current food safety certification as acceptable per state recommendations.
• Must have, as a minimum five (5) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. Military experience or management in similar large food service volume may apply.
• Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, personnel management etc.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check.
• COVID Vaccine Required or Valid Exemption.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401K
• Paid vacation