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POSITION SUMMARY: To direct the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and Dietitian. To assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. As the Dietary Supervisor, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. The position may be classified as salaried exempt and is justified by a program requiring at least 50% of time dedicated to the management of the department and personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Dietary Department, its programs and activities.
- Coordinate dietary services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.)
- Receives frequently scheduled consultations from a qualified dietitian/ nutritional professional.
- Develops and maintains written dietary policies and procedures.
- Assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the dietary needs of each resident.
- Develop and maintain a file of tested standard recipes.
- Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
- Review and assist in developing a plan of correction for dietary service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator.
- Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services.
- Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct dietary deficiencies.
- Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the dietary services portion of the resident's discharge plan.
- Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history. Visit residents periodically to evaluate the quality of meals served, likes and dislikes, etc.
- Maintains records of the resident's food likes and dislikes.
- Ensure that charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.
- Ensure the menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Review the dietary requirements of each resident admitted to the facility, as may be required, and assist the attending physician in planning for the resident's prescribed diet plan. Review diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician's orders.
- Ensure that residents are offered a nourishing snack at bedtime.
- Ensures that new dietary staff are properly oriented and trained.
- Develops dietary staff work assignments and schedules.
- Prepare and plan the Dietary Department's budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor, and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval.
- Assures all Dietary staff complete required compliance training and processes.
- Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
- Must have, as a minimum, 2 year(s) experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
- Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.
Certificates and Licenses:
- If the Dietary Supervisor is not a qualified Dietician or Nutrition Professional, the individual must:
- Be a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Service Manager or has a similar national certification from a national certifying body for food service management and safety, or
- Have an Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or in hospitality, if the course study from an accredited institution includes food service or restaurant management, and
- Meets State requirements for food service managers or dietary managers in States that have such established requirements.
Other Specific Requirements
- Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the activities area (i.e. activities room, resident rooms, etc.).
- Moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
- Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
- Communicates with the medical staff, activities personnel, and other department supervisors.
- Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
- Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Frequent carrying of dietary supplies. Requires frequent pushing and pulling of carts.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Work Location: In person
