What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Director position at River Hospital, Inc?
River Hospital is seeking a Dietary Director to lead our Dietary team working full-time.
Job Purpose
It is the employee’s responsibility to know the requirements for certification, limited permit and licensure for their individual profession. It is also the responsibility of the employee to notify the employer of the status of any certification or licensure issue or potential issue. The employee will comply with all of the requirements outlined by the New York State Office of professions for the particular profession.
Job Purpose
The Dietary Director runs the day-to-day operations of the department. Manages the food service quality, menu planning, staff scheduling, inventory control, budgeting and purchasing. The Dietary Director is responsible for interacting and communicating with patients and clinical staff to understand patient health concerns and dietary requirements to ensure food preparation follows strict health guidelines. The Director is expected to work in the kitchen in any capacity needed to main operational excellence.
Qualifications
- HS Diploma or Associate Degree in Food Service, Nutrition or Management
- 2 years of food service management
- Certified Dietary Manager credential (CDM) through the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
- Good mathematical skills
- MS Excel and Outlook knowledge required
- Highly organized and responsible
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
It is the employee’s responsibility to know the requirements for certification, limited permit and licensure for their individual profession. It is also the responsibility of the employee to notify the employer of the status of any certification or licensure issue or potential issue. The employee will comply with all of the requirements outlined by the New York State Office of professions for the particular profession.
