Dietary Manager/Kitchen Manager

Under the direction of the Director of Food & Nutrition Services, supervises,
manages and develops food service employees' performance skills and serves as
member of the resident care team. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all Food &
Nutrition Services Department jobs and assists when necessary to assure smooth
operation. If required, assumes responsibility for some cooking shifts depending on
Facility size or labor available.

Full-time position with competitive wages and excellent benefit package.

DUTIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Assures menu is served as written, including adherence to recipes, correct portion sizes, and therapeutic diets.

2.Assures proper methods of food preparation are utilized to preserve nutrient content

3.Supervises food production, serving correct food to patients, controlling appearance, temperature, portion size, and sanitation.

4.Purchases food and supplies within approved budgets.

5.Instructs employees in use, care, and maintenance of equipment, housekeeping and safety standards, provides follow through on proper cleaning and maintenance programs.

6.Makes meal rounds and ensures all new admissions are visited.

7.Monitors all weekly costs associated with Dietary Department.

8.Completes all nutritional assessments for new admissions.

QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1.High School graduate or equivalent.

2. Serve Safe Certified

3.Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.

4.Possesses good communication skills and is patient and self-disciplined.

5.Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.