Director of Food & Nutrition
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Job Location:
Corona, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 70304 - 72800
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you a person who believes in providing great care Do you believe in having a positive impact on other peoples lives Are you a team-player quick-thinker and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth
WHAT WERE ABOUT
We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide we strive for excellence in every interaction.
Requirements:
- You care
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for planning organizing developing and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current applicable federal state and local standards guidelines and regulations our established policies and procedures; and as may be directed by the Administrator to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates commitment to companys mission values and standards of ethical behavior.
- Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organizations mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Provides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
- Ensures that all residents are treated fairly with kindness dignity and respect and their rights are protected at all times.
- Respects and upholds all residents personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties including knocking before entering a residents room.
- Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensures that adequate stock is always on hand and purchases or oversees the purchase of food supplies and equipment etc. from approved vendors as required to meet needs.
- Develops and utilizes comprehensive inventory control procedures.
- Visits resident/family on admission to complete diet history/nutritional assessment and to review dietary requirements and preferences of each resident admitted. Periodically meets with resident/family to evaluate satisfaction and attend to any suggestions or requests.
- Assures that menus are developed served and filled in accordance with established policies and procedures and in compliance with physician orders. Approves menus or has menus approved by Registered Dietician as required. Processes diet orders and changes promptly.
- Assists in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years experience in a dietary supervisory capacity in an acute or long term care environment required; supervisory experience required
- Knowledgeable of dietary procedures as well as related laws regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and long term care
- Training in cost control food management diet therapy etc. preferred
- Must possess a valid and current license/certification as required by state law (Certified Dietary Manager certification).
- Completion of state approved Serve Safe program.
- An associate degree in food service management required Bachelors degree in dietetics nutrition or related field preferred
Benefits:
- Medical insurance with Rx benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision care
- Paid vacation
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
