Dietary Manager

Job Title: Director of Food & Nutrition Services Effective Date: 11/28/2016

Department: Food & Nutrition Services

Supervised By: Executive Director Supervises: Food & Nutrition

Services Staff

General Description

Under the direction of the Executive Director, directs operation of the Food & Nutrition

Services Department, directs and develops food service employees’ performance skills

and serves as member of the patient care team. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of

Food & Nutrition Services Department jobs and assists when necessary to assure smooth

operation. If required, assumes responsibility for some cooking shifts depending on

Facility size or labor availability.

Essential Duties

1. Verifies menu is served as written, including adherence to recipes, correct portion

sizes, and therapeutic diets.

2. Validates proper methods of food preparation are utilized to preserve nutrient

content.

3. Supervises food production, serving correct food to patients, and controlling

appearance, temperature, portion sizing, and sanitation.

4. Purchases food and supplies within approved budgets.

5. Instructs employees in use, care, and maintenance of equipment, housekeeping,

and safety standards. Provides follow through on proper cleaning and

maintenance programs.

6. Makes meal rounds and verifies that new admissions are visited.

7. Participates in regularly scheduled patient care conferences and follows through

on patient residents needs.

8. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Food & Nutrition Services Department jobs

and assists when necessary to promote smooth operation.

9. May need to assume responsibility for some cooking shifts depending on Facility

size or available labor.

10. Monitors weekly costs associated with the Food & Nutrition Services Department

and maintains accurate records / invoicing in order to report month end cost

statistics and monitor year-to-date expenses.

11. Completes nutritional history for new admissions, visits new residents for diet

history, reviews medical record for pertinent nutritional information, records

necessary information, notifies kitchen of likes / dislikes, beverage preference,

and food allergies, and diabetic meal pattern, if needed.

12. Completes discharge summaries for resident who are discharged to another

Facility or home

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

(B) 11/2016

13. Participates in QIP.

14. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

4. Adheres to:

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan when performing work functions.

5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents’ rights to Supervisor or Executive Director.

7. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

(B) 11/2016

Other Duties

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience:

If a qualified dietician or other clinically qualified nutrition professional is not employed

full-time, the facility must designate a person to serve as the Director of Food and

Nutrition Services who –

i. For designations prior to November 28, 2016, meets the following requirements

no later than 5 years after November 28, 2016, or no later than 1 year after

November 28, 2016 for designations after November 28, 2016, is

A. A certified dietary manager, or

B. A certified food service manager, or

C. Has similar national certification for food service management and safety

from a national certifying body; or

D. Has an associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in

hospitality, if the course of study includes food service or restaurant

management, from an accredited institution of higher learning; and

ii. In states that have established standards for food service managers or dietary

managers, meets State requirements for food service managers or dietary

managers, and

iii. Receives frequently scheduled consultations from a qualified dietician or other

clinically qualified nutrition professional.

A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be

able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires

manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone,

etc. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable

diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others and which cannot be

eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50

pounds, and be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer, preemployment

physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable

of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable

accommodation(s).

Skill(s): Must possess proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills;

proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; decision-making skills, basic

computer skills; and be able to operate various medical and/or office equipment. Must

demonstrate knowledge of safety techniques. Must be able to communicate in English,

both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the

tasks required.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

(B) 11/2016

Receipt and Acknowledgment

I acknowledge and understand that:

• Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor