Food and Nutrition Services Director

JOB TITLE: Food and Nutrition Services Director REPORTS TO: Administrator RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for providing dining services which meet dietary standards of practice and federal, state and city regulatory requirements and guidelines.
Responsible for carrying out the policies and procedures of the facility to insure the best quality of food is delivered to the residents.
QUALIFICATIONS: · The Food and Nutrition Services Director must be at least one of the following: (A) A person who has completed the Certified Dietary Manager program and exam or must complete the program and pass the exam within one year of hire.
(B) A certified food service manager.
(C) Has similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body.
(D) Has an associates or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning.
(E) A qualified Dietitian (F) A graduate of a dietetic or dietetic technician program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, whether conducted by correspondence or in a classroom.
· Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
· Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to carry out conversations with staff and residents.
· Must be comfortable with computer entry of food order, computer use for tray card program, email and budget control program.
· Must be knowledgeable of current regulatory standards.
· Must have the ability to train, supervise and direct nutrition services personnel in their proper duties and in accepted nutrition services procedures and techniques.
· Ability to take initiative and make independent judgment of routine and special dietary needs in all areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To assure resident safety.
Staffing of Nutrition Services Department (interviewing, checking references, hiring, evaluations, discipline, and scheduling).
· Provide orientation, direct and train nutrition services personnel to ensure all standards of food handling procedures are properly followed and good sanitation and safety practices are being performed.
Must have the ability to communicate to staff orally and in writing form.
· Supervising food preparation (ensuring recipes are followed, proper cooking techniques are used and food presentation is correct).
· Ordering and budget control of food, supplies and supplements.
Completing inventory as needed.
· Monitoring tray service (accurate food temperatures, portions and diets) and monitoring equipment maintenance.
· Visiting with new residents and families to obtain food and dining preferences.
· Charting updates, including screening form of new residents.
· Maintaining Diet cards.
· Make daily rounds in assigned areas and evaluate nutrition services assuring proper performance of staff and the maintenance of dietary standards.
This requires the ability to move about the facility frequently throughout the work day.
· Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team care planning conferences.
· Counsel and evaluate staff regarding their job performance in consultation with People Strategies Representative.
Makes recommendations for raises based on employee evaluations.
· Perform work of nutrition services aides and cooks as needed and be able to perform all essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations.
· Safely utilize equipment.
Report any equipment needing service or repair immediately.
· Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies.
· Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
· Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests.
· Use appropriate work place behavior and adhere to dress code at all times.
· Insure that all areas are secure and food is properly stored prior to leaving.
· Process absentee and tardy forms and file.
· Assist with planning and preparing for special functions.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned; including some weekends, evenings and holidays.
Non-Exempt Position PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift 50 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
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