Position Title: Food and Nutrition Manager

Department: Food and Nutrition

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer, Regional Manager

Classification: Exempt

Position Status: Regular, Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent is responsible to manage and oversee the activities of the Food & Nutrition Services, including budgetary oversight, short term and long-term planning, management of department employees. The incumbent is responsible for the quality of food preparation as well as fostering and providing a positive and safe dietary experience for all residents, families, and employees.

The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the Guiding Principles of R&K Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee food purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving.
• Maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, kitchen, serving and dining areas of the facility.
• Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Interpret recipes, modified diet plans and proper portion control in accordance with approved policy.
• Collaborate and work with Human Resources to provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.
• Orient, train and coach team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position.

SUPERVISORIAL DUTIES: All department staff

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Must be available to work occasional weekends.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment & able to multi-task.
• Flexibility and ability to assist others when needed.
• Must enjoy working with diverse groups of people.
• Dedicated hard worker with ability to report to work on a daily basis.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Requires frequent standing, stooping, kneeing, reaching, bending, walking, talking, and hearing in a Rehabilitation and Nursing facility setting.
• Requires the use of hands and fingers to use and handle cleaning equipment.
• Requires interactions with co-workers, residents/patients.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

May require working in hot and humid environment.

• The noise level is usually low to moderate.

R&K Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Ormond Beach, FL 32174: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person