Oversee the budget and purchasing of food and supplies, and food preparation, services, and storage.
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
Oversee safe and timely meal preparation, including the provision of meals and/or supplements in accordance with residents' needs, preferences, and care plan.
Monitor regular and therapeutic diets, including texture of foods and liquids to meet the specialized needs of residents.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and QAPI activities when food and nutrition services are involved.
Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, evaluate, reward, discipline, and when necessary, terminate employees working in the Food and Nutrition Services department.
Develop and manage work schedules to ensure adequate staff to cover each shift.
Monitor budgets for cost-effectiveness and manage any revenue-generating services.
Plan and implement menu planning, including responding to resident preferences, substitution lists, therapeutic diets, and industry trends.
Inspect meals and ensure that standards for appearance, palatability, temperature, and serving times are met.
Manage the preparation and service of special nourishments and supplemental feedings.
Ensure safe receiving, storage, preparation, and service of food.
Prepare cleaning schedules and maintain equipment to ensure food safety.
Ensure proper sanitation and safety practices of staff.
Process new diet orders and diet changes, and keep diet cards updated.
Determine resident diet needs and develop appropriate dietary plans in cooperation with registered dietician and in compliance with physician's orders.
Certification as a dietary manager, food service manager, or similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body.
Associate's or higher degree in food service management or hospitality from an accredited institution of higher learning, or 2 or more years of experience in the position of director of food and nutrition services in a nursing facility setting.
Minimum 2 years' experience in foodservice management, with prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferred.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to, and be an example of teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
If you are a motivated and dedicated professional with a passion for delivering exceptional resident care, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.
