What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Services Director position at Mayfield Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Mayfield Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time experienced Dietary Services Director to join our team.
At Mayfield Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation, our employees are just as important as the residents who have entrusted us with their care. And we believe that the happiness of our employees is reflected in the happiness for our residents. That is why we offer competitive wages, a generous benefits package, and a friendly, collaborative atmosphere. Choosing to work at Mayfield Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation is a decision you’ll be happy you made!
As the Dietary Services Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the culinary services team, ensuring high-quality service in accordance with federal/state regulations. The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance to ensure that food quality, safety standards, and customer expectations are met, while providing professional culinary services and excellent care to residents. While focusing on delivering quality service, the position is also responsible for managing the resources within their control and assisting others in managing resources. Desired qualifications include being ServSafe certified and a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).
Additional Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direct the team functions of the culinary services team in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Orient new staff and participate in recruitment and selection of dietary staff
- Ensure sufficient staffing levels to deliver quality resident care
- Develop and communicate shift assignments for culinary staff and monitor job performance
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the operational aspects of culinary department
- Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to ensure compliance with physicians’ orders
- Regularly inspect meals being served to assure standards for appearance, palatability, temperature and serving times are met
- Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly, with strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects
- Manage the resources available in the role of Dietary Services Director while ensuring that needed resources are available and that quality care is delivered to all residents
- Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards
- Participate in and provide scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain licensure of self and certification of team and enhance quality of care
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Prior food service experience in a health care environment preferred
- Two years management experience preferred
- Prior experience utilizing computers, preferably for Nutritional Care software applications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote a drug-free workplace. We also offer many benefits to full-time associates including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, disability insurance, flexible schedules and more!
Please note, we have adopted a policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations.
