The Food Service Director assumes the total responsibility for the delivery of quality food service to facility residents. Responsible for dietary sanitation, management of dietary personnel, fiscal resources, and maintenance of a safe and efficient dietary department. Organizes, directs, supervises, and administers dietary policy in accordance with the mission statement, policy and procedures of the facility and dietary practice. Assumes the responsibility for the promotion of a team concept within the Dietary Department and other disciplines in the facility through good interpersonal communication skills.
Coordinate the complete and efficient operation of the dietary department
Assures the preparation of food according to designated menus and regulatory guidelines
Assures the serving of resident meals within regulatory time schedules, temperature controls and sanitary regulations
Assures the proper storage of food supplies
Oversees the sanitation throughout the dietary department
Monitors and adheres to the dietary food budget
Adheres to all regulatory guidelines from Local, State and Federal agencies
Under the direction of a registered dietitian, establishes menu cycles consistent with resident therapeutic needs and acceptance
Supervises and evaluates meal preparation and resident acceptance
Participates in Resident Menu Advisory Committee meetings
Purchase and ensure quality of all food supplies necessary for menu cycles
Maintains equipment needed for preparation and meal delivery service
Assumes responsibility for accuracy of all food and equipment supply purchase orders and invoices
She/he will be responsible for reconciling all purchase orders and invoices submitted for payment
In conjunction with a licensed dietitian, assume the responsibility for in-service training of all food service personnel in sanitation, food preparation and food presentation to residents
Communicates changes in dietary system to all dietary personnel
Assumes the responsibility of hiring, training, discipline and or termination of food service personnel
