Position Definition :
Responsible for overseeing general operations of the Dietary department to ensure that quality nutrition services are provided on a daily basis and that the Dietary Department is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.
Maintain department and assist Administrator in maintaining facility in full local, State, and Federal regulatory compliance at all times.
Essential Duties :
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Dietary Services Department, as well as all related programs and activities.
- Create a positive environment and culture within department that rewards creativity, excellent customer service, and desire to exceed expectations.
- Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program, including an ongoing correction plan for dietary survey deficiencies
- Oversee coordination of dietary services and activities with nursing services and other related departments
- Assist in development, review and planning of therapeutic diet plans for residents
- Oversee the resident weights, tracking, monitoring variances per MDS / regulations, and report any variances to Risk Management / QA Committee.
Coordinate with facility dietitian any recommendations and review with care plan team.
- Ensure meals are prepared and served in accordance with menu and diet preferences and established portion control procedures
- Maintain records to ensure that residents’ diets are in compliance with physicians orders and nursing department recommendations
- Interview residents or family members to obtain dietary history and preferences
- Assist in developing methods to determine quality and quantity of food served
- Ensure that charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of services provided, and residents’ response to services.
- Order supplies for Emergency Preparedness / Hurricanes. Create list of supplies and rotate per manufacturer recommendations.
Update on annual basis, or as necessary for Emergency Management Plan.
- Assist in the preparation of department budget.
- Assist in staff development, including in-service training (infection control, hazardous communication program, Universal Precautions, etc.)
- Attend department head meetings and serve on facility committees as needed
Minimum Requirements :
- 3+ years' related experience in food services management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in LTC facility
- CDM Certification required. ASPIC certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of safe food service practices and procedures, including federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines for skilled nursing facilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and written / oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong leadership and customer service skills.
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