Dietary Supervisor - 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

        Must be able to communicate efficiently

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