Certified Dietary Manager - Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Dietitian in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

A. Role Responsibilities – Job Knowledge/Duties:

Coordinates dietary services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.). Assists the dietary staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.. Assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the dietary needs of each resident. Assist in the developing a written dietary plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) that identifies the dietary problem/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each dietary problem/need identified. Assist in the scheduling of care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each committee meeting. Ensure that all dietary personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in planning daily dietary services for the resident.  Ensure that the care plan identifies any special equipment and utensils the resident may need (e.g., plate guard, enlarged silverware handles, etc.). Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly. Provide substitute foods of similar nutritive value to residents who refuse foods served

10. Must be competent in the use of kitchen equipment as well as their maintenance and sanitation: Blender, Meat Slicer, Steam Table, Refrigerator/Freezers, Can Opener, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Coffee Maker, Plate Warmer, Toaster, and Oven & Range. Others duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Dietitian.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.