What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dietary Manager position at Bear Creek Nursing?
General Purpose:
Responsible for the daily operations of the food service department according to facility policy and procedures and Federal, state and local regulations. Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that food quality, safety standards, and client expectations are satisfactorily met. Maintains records of department personnel, food, supplies, inventory levels, and equipment.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- Successful Completion of Dietary Managers Program and successful completion of Dietary Manager Exam.
- Two years’ experience in Food Service, preferably management.
- Must have Skilled Nursing Facility experience.
- Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish this job.
- Must have the willingness to perform simple, repetitive tasks.
- Must have knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment.
- Must have knowledge of safety regulations.
- Must be alert and work safely and cautiously to avoid cuts and burns while working with kitchen equipment and to avoid falls while working on or near wet and slippery floors.
- Must have knowledge of modified diets.
- Must be able to lift 20-25 lbs. frequently and 50-60 lbs. occasionally.
- Must be able to stand and walk short distances 7-8 hours per day.
- Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, correct sanitation procedures.
- Must be able to cooperate and work well with fellow employees.
- Must have ability to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, staff, family members, visitors, government agencies’ personnel, and the general public.
- Must present a professional appearance.
- May be required to have a Food Handlers Certificate of Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.
- Be flexible in working hours in order to cover any needed dietary position and to provide coverage for special events as scheduled.
- Must be able to meet all local health regulations and pass pre/post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background
investigation and reference inquiry.
- Must attend in-service/education programs as required to learn new procedures and develop skills to meet regulatory compliance.
- Must agree not to disclose resident protected health information and report suspected or known violations of such to the Administrator.
