Director of Food and Nutrition

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?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

You care

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures; and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is

provided at all times

.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.

Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers.

Provides assistance to

co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.

Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are

protected at all times

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Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.

Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Ensures that adequate stock is always on hand and purchases or oversees the purchase of food, supplies and equipment, etc., from approved vendors as required to meet needs.

Develops and utilizes comprehensive inventory control procedures.

Visits resident/family on admission to complete diet history/nutritional assessment and to review dietary requirements and preferences of each resident admitted. Periodically meets with resident/family to evaluate satisfaction and attend to any suggestions or requests.

Assures that menus are developed, served and filled in accordance with established policies and procedures and in compliance with physician orders. Approves menus or has menus approved by Registered Dietician, as required. Processes diet orders and changes promptly.

Assists in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 years' experience in a dietary supervisory capacity in an acute or

long term

care environment required; supervisory experience required

Knowledgeable of dietary procedures as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and

long term

care

Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc., preferred

Must possess a valid and current license/certification as required by state law.

Completion of state approved "Serve Safe" program.

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or related field preferred

Benefits:

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

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