Assistant Dietary Supervisor - Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation

Hickory Falls Health and Rehabilitation is currently seeking a Full Time Assistant Dietary Supervisor to join our team of dedicated health care professionals. Our facilities is friendly and homelike and we are searching for an indivual who is seeking long term employment in an excellent team environement!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Other duties may be assigned

·        Trains workers in performance of duties

·        Instructs dietary personnel of standards of food handling, sanitation, hazard communications and recycling

·        Assigns and coordinates work of employees to promote efficiency of operations

·        Supervises serving meals

·        Make weekly food/ supply order while staying within budget

·        Make weekly cleaning schedule for dietary staff

·        Updates dietary employee information on file cards

·        Pick up food/ supplies if run out

·        Keeps food supplier invoices in orderly manner

·        Assists all dietary staff with daily operations as needed

·        Take “call” with pager as designated by Dietary Manage

·        Fill in shifts for dietary aides/ cooks as needed

·        Assist Dietary Manage as needed.

·         Inspects kitchen and dining areas and kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met.

·        Keeps records such as number of meals served, diet orders for each resident, and food cost.

·        Update diet cards and tray cards on each resident

·        Orders and inspects food, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels and ensure standards of quality are met.

·        Directs preparation of foods and beverages

·        Consult’s with dietician on therapeutic diets, food exchanges and menu.

·        Monitors and records temperature of food, freezers, and refrigerators in accordance with sanitation regulations.

·        Takes inventory of store room items for accounting purposes

·        Operate kitchen equipment

·        Prepare and cook food on daily menu.

ACCESS TO PATIENT HEALTH INFORMATION- Full Access

TOOLS/ EQUIPMENT USED

Dishwasher, blender, coffee maker, toaster, steam table. Lorators, can openers, oven puree machine, knives, and other general kitchen utensils.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Is responsiblie for assisting in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation for this department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; input in appraising performance; regarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

High school graduate. Experience in the food service of a cafeteria, hospital, or extended care facility preferred but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with issues involving residents, resident families, and staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 25 ponds and occasionally lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.