General Description
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.
Essential Duties
1. Verifies menu is served as written, including adherence to recipes, correct portion
sizes, and therapeutic diets.
2. Validates 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 verifies new admissions are visited.
7. Monitors all weekly costs associated with the Food & Nutrition Services
Department and maintains accurate records / invoicing in order to report month
end cost statistics and monitor year-to-date expenses.
Standard Requirements
1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.
2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for
the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
OSHA and safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices,
established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or
correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
4. Adheres to:
HISTORY:
(A) 8/2012
(B) 11/2016
a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations
data.
b. HIPAA regulations
c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory
requirements.
d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment
free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.
e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Program when performing work
functions.
5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:
a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes
job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate
judgment.
b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional
situations.
c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents
regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and
guests.
e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,
uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work
duties as assigned.
f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a
positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.
6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged
violations of residents' rights to Supervisor or Executive Director.
7. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational
opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.
Other Duties
Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but
which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs
other work duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent. Serve Safe certified.
A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be
able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires
manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone,
etc. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable
diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others and which cannot be
HISTORY:
(A) 8/2012
(B) 11/2016
eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50
pounds, and be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer, preemployment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable
of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation(s).