What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Director position at Morningview Assisted Living Residences?
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The Dietary Director is responsible for providing quality food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and to meet the nutritional and individual needs of the residents. They will manage the operation of the Dietary department to include staffing, department purchasing, food preparation, food delivery and clean-up in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, resident care plans and appropriate regulations.
Qualification :
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of state-approved food service management course Certified Dietary Manager.
Caring person with a desire to work with the frail and elderly.
Previous institutional dietary service experience preferred.
Ability to read and understand procedures used for work assignments, instructions, recipe directions and diet order cards.
Ability to make various computations in planning department objectives, keeping work records and schedules, preparing budgets, ordering of supplies and monitoring inventory control
Numerical ability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
Adequate strength, endurance and coordination to meet the strenuous physical demands of such responsibilities as preparing food items, carrying quantity foods, serving meals, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning assigned work areas.
Coordination and dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely.
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job without harm to self or others.
Ability to prioritize duties.
Ability to work as part of a team and leader.
Ability to establish and maintain optimum rapport with residents, family members and regulatory agencies.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
Essential Functions :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
a. Oversees Dietary department and ensures department is meeting the highest standard attainable in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
b. Assists in defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies.
c. Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules, if applicable.
d. Directs and oversees all resident nutritional needs planning and programs.
e. Follows reporting procedures for the following :
f. Interviews, and hires department personnel; supervises orientation; counsels and / or disciplines employees on infractions of established rules; partners with Human Resources and / or designee to terminate employees when needed.
g. Conducts performance evaluations and recommends wage changes
h. Schedules dietary staff to maintain budgeted staff hours every two (2) weeks.
i. Oversee the development and maintenance of work routines.
j. Plans, develops and executes facility and individual resident menus in conjunction with Dietician Dietary Consultant in accordance with State and Federal regulations; implements substitutions of menu items dependent upon seasonal availability, individual preferences and principles of economy.
k. Oversees all department purchasing and maintains set budgets for the fiscal year.
l. Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules.
m. Supplies input and / or information on a monthly basis concerning department functions, activities, needs, goals and objectives; completes annual reports.
n. Supervises and assists in workflow and food handling techniques of staff as needed.
o. Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; and strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners, hazardous materials. Ensures universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed.
p. Supervise Food Preparation and Serving : Ensure food is nutritional appetizing, prepared as planned and served in a timely and pleasant manner.
q. Ensure appropriate meals / snacks are served to residents with special dietary needs.
r. Responsible for sanitation and safety procedures, practices and training of dietary department of conformance to quality standards and health regulations.
s. Ensure proper storage of foods and supplies.
