What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary supervisor position at Valley Palms Care Center?
Valley Palms Care Center -
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of your job position is to organize, plan and supervise the dietary department functions in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator and / or Dietician.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervising, staffing and training dietary staff
Partnering with the Dietician to ensure diet is in accordance with the resident’s nutritional needs
Monitoring staff to confirm they adhere to all sanitation, safety and procedural guidelines within the department
Participating in all facilities surveys and inspections and developing a plan of corrections if deficiencies are noted
Reviewing menus prior to food preparation
Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident
Assuring all meals are served on time; including snacks
Ensuring food service equipment is clean and operable
Coordinating food service with other departments
Checking food storage rooms, utility / janitorial closets for regulatory compliance
Following safety regulations and precautions at all times
Ensuring charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of meals provided
Attending meetings and serving on committee as needed
Providing reports for dietary programs when requested
Adhering to all dietary policies and procedures of the facility
Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information
REQUIREMENTS
Education / Licensure
High school diploma or GED
Completion of accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in food services for nursing facility or hospital
Must have received training in food management
Must be knowledgeable of food procedures
Working Conditions
Work environment may be warm
May encounter frequent interruptions
May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
Is subject to call†back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post†disaster, etc.)
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
Physical Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move,
and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet
Ability to read fine print on labels and menus
Last updated : 2024-11-02
