Director of Dining Services

We are hiring a Director of Dining Services to join our dynamic care team at Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in East Providence!

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

Waterview Villa is a 132-bed skilled nursing facility offering short-term and long-term care.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

As the department head, the primary purpose of your position is to assume responsibility for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dining Services Department to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and ensure that the dining services department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Education and Experience :

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have completed an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association and state agencies.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical field is preferred.
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Meet sanitation standards.
• Provide point of service meal delivery.
• Follow all therapeutic diet guidelines including proper temperatures and serving times.
• Educate department staff in all aspects of dining service functions.
• Assure the planning, preparation, and serving of all therapeutic diets.
• Maintain all dining service equipment in a clean, and safe manner.
• Maintain sufficient inventory according to policy / procedure including emergency supply.
• Assure that staff is screened for communicable disease.
• Formulate menu planning with guidelines of dietician.
• Assure that menus are accurately adhered to and appropriate substitutions are made per policy.
• Delegate authority to competent staff in his / her absence.
• Provide dining services for any / all in-house functions.
• Ensure quality and quantity of all deliveries.
• Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
• Ensure compliance with privacy practices to protect residents’ health information.
• Maximize the potential of each employee supervised and maintain up to date evaluations.
• Other duties assigned by the administrator and / or regional dining director.

Specific Requirements :

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dining service practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dining services functions in the long-term care facility, including JCAHO.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc.

of the Dining Services Department.

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of dining service areas, must perform regular inspections of dining services area for sanitation order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dining services practices.
• Must be able to read and interpret dining services cost reports, financial data, etc.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Athena’s Benefits :

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

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