What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining and Nutritional Services Manager position at Ethica Health & Retirement Communities?
Dining and Nutritional Services Manager
Wynfield Park Health and Rehab
Albany, GA
- Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dining and Nutrition Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing our nursing center, and as may be directed by the Administrator.
- Ensures nutritional food services are provided on a daily basis, the department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner, and all clinical nutritional aspects of care are covered to provide quality patient care and patient safety.
- Assists with the preparation of the annual dining and nutritional center budget.
- Complies with established budget restraints.
- Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to perform job and in accordance with established departmental budget.
- Assumes responsibility for the Dining and Nutritional Services Department in compliance to federal, state, and local regulations.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding the serving time of meals, sanitation, food handling procedures, and food service equipment.
- Evaluates food based on nutritional adequacy, method of preparation, taste, appearance, serving temperature, and portion size.
- Serves as a liaison between Dining and Nutritional Services Department and patients.
- May be required to plan and conduct in-service training programs.
- Evaluates, determines and maintains an adequate level of staffing for the Dining and Nutritional Services department in accordance with staffing budget.
- May be required to carry out duties of other Dining and Nutritional Services personnel as needed.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must have:
- An Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management or related field. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services management.
- Experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care center, or other related medical facility setting strongly preferred.
- Training in cost control, food management, etc.
