Dietary Director

JOB SUMMARY:
Accept full time responsibility for planning, organizing, developing, directing and evaluating the activities of the food service department. Interact tactfully and positively with Residents and staff, both professional and non-professional, as well as government agency representatives and the general public.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Minimize liability concerns by ensuring that dietary documentation in each clinical record is factual, timely and descriptive regarding Residents’ response to food service.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of foods, supplies and equipment in a limited access area.
• Review all department accident/incident reports for accuracy and completeness and forward to Administrator within the established deadlines.
• Promptly process dietary changes and new diet orders.
• Maintain all file menus and menu substitutions according to current regulations.
• Meet with committees or other groups as necessary to plan food service programs and activities.
• Implements mechanisms for inventory control by checking incoming orders with accompanying invoices. Forward invoices to accounting expediently.
• Ability and commitment to work well with other staff, avoiding petty conflicts that disrupt a productive work environment. Does not participate in office gossip and rumors. Focus attention on his/her work responsibilities and not on the performance or perceived non-performance of other staff members.
• Attend seminars, continuing education classes, workshops, etc. and implements resulting ideas.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Graduate of an accredited course in state of employment.
• Two years successful supervisory experience preferred.
• Work with and provide care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• Demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Knowledgeable about dietary procedures and related current regulations pertaining to nursing home food services
• CDM Preferred
• Clinical Assessments Preferred

Our company provides 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, Continental 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.