- Director of Food and Nutrition ServicesSummary : The Director of Food and Nutrition Services will : Manage and coordinate the day to day food service operation;
- Assure compliance with Local, State and Federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation and safety regulation;
Maintain necessary record-keeping; andSelect, train, schedule, supervise, direct and evaluate assigned food service personnel.
- Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to : Manages, coordinate and oversees the day to day food operations;
- Analyzes effectiveness;Assures compliance with Local, State and Federal laws regulations, safety and sanitation procedures;
- Estimates and orders amount of food and supplies needed;Monitors and controls expenditures and maintains assigned budget;
- Inspects receiving and storing of food and non-food;Inspects unit pantry, dayroom and dining room area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations;
- Plans and coordinates daily work for efficient use of labor;Receives calls from employees and call substitutes as necessary;
- Directs, assigns, schedules and evaluates food service personnel : conducts training sessions for new employees;Trains and assists employees in the proper handling of foods, correct use and care of equipment and high standards of sanitation and safety;
- Maintains, prepares and reviews a variety of menu production records, inventories, logs and reports; accumulates data and inputs information into computer as appropriate and files documents as necessary;
- Maintains and evaluates equipment for safety;Participates in meal and menu planning;Inputs new resident diets food preferences and allergies and make changes to resident preferences as necessary;
- Enters menus in the systems and make changes as necessary;Performs meal rounds to ensure food acceptance and make menu changes as necessary;
- Supervises and participates in food preparation and distribution;Plans for catered events such as meetings, activities and parties;
- Plans and coordinates food service operations with other departments;Communicates with team members on changes within the department;
Schedules food committee meetings with residents and record minutes;Adheres to appropriate code of ethics (CC); andDemonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
The Director of Food and Nutrition Services will have the ability to : Analyze situations accurately and adopt and effective course of actionOperate a computerWork independently with little directionOral and written communication skillsPrinciples and practices of supervision and trainingQualifications of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services will include but are not limited to : Bachelor or Associate degree or higher in nutrition or hospitality;
orCertified Dietary Manger; orRegistered Diet Technician; orCertified Food Service ManagerAn Equal Opportunity Employer