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.
Perks :
- Generous Bonuses
- Growth Opportunities
- Health Benefits
POSITION SUMMARY
The person in this position is in charge of production and service of high-quality meals; organize, supervise, and train dining services employees; purchase food and supplies; provide a sanitary and infection free environment; participate in the assessment process; prepare menus and meals; make decisions. Prepare, cook, season, and serve adequate, attractive, nutritious, and balanced meals, including meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, soups, salads, desserts, breads, and pastries, as specified and scheduled by the menus. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures and reports to the Executive Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist in the development of dining policies and proceduresMaintain a file of standard recipesVisit residents and assist in gathering information on food preferencesFollow up recommendations of the dietitian and state survey teamMaintain records, such as meal census, diets served, menus, purchase records, nutrition assessments and care plans, and weekly staffing patternsAssist in the resident assessment and comprehensive care plan as needed / requestedPlan menus, conferring with a dining services consultant as needed, to ensure that menus conform to nutritional standards and government and established regulations and proceduresReview resident diet information and care plans, and discuss with resident, family, care staff and consultant dietitian as necessary to make appropriate changesConsult the Director of Wellness, Executive Director and consulting Dietitian in regard to special diets or any problem that might exist in the dining departmentKeep records including menus as served, substitution menu records, special diet roster, number of meals served, purchased and food cost recordsMeal Preparation Duties :
Supervise the receiving and storage of foodSupervise food preparation and serviceMaintain high sanitation standardsEnsure maintenance of equipmentSchedule food service employeesSupervise cleaning procedures to ensure safe and sanitary conditions are maintained within the food service department, including kitchen, dining room, refrigerators and freezersEstablish practice of serving hot food hot and cold food coldServe meals on time. No more than 14 hours should elapse between an evening meal and breakfastObserve for over-production of food and improper preparation of foodParticipate in the Quality Assurance Program, which also includes infection control and safety committee functionsReview health certificates (food handlers permit)Conduct monthly temperature studiesConduct food waste study twice a weekDevelop and hold accountability to standardsPeople Management Duties :
Maintain personnel recordsHire, orient, train, evaluate, and supervise dietary department employees within a specific budgetWork with other departments within the building.Participates in professional development opportunities.Promotes and implements human resource values by planning and managing human resources programs; directing staffHuman Resources managementHiring of talent for dining rolesDeveloping standardsFoster teamworkManagement proficiencyManaging profitabilityPromoting process improvementBuilding relationships with staff and peerAll other duties as requestedEDUCATION :
Continuing Education As required by state law
Min : High school diploma
EXPERIENCE :
Previous experience in the dining services department of a senior living community preferredJOB KNOWLEDGE :
Knowledge of menus, recipes, food purchasing, preparation, and storageAbility to supervise and manage people, knowledge of community policies and procedures and job descriptionsKnowledge of and ability to meet regulations of ADA, state, infection control, health department, and OSHA.CERTIFICATIONS :
Food Handler / Serve Safe Certification