Requisition Certified Dietary Manager

Foodservice Manager

Position Summary : Responsible for the daily operations of the foodservice department in accordance with facility policy and procedures as well as federal and state regulations. Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that food quality, safety standards, and client expectations are satisfactorily met. Maintains records of department personnel, income and expenditures, food, supplies, inventory levels, and equipment.

Responsibilities

Foodservice Management

• Establish standards and procedures for food preparation. Ensure the effectiveness of standardized recipes
• Participate in menu planning, including responding to client preferences, creating substitution lists, adhering to therapeutic diets, considering product availability, and staying informed about industry trends
• Inspect meals and assure that standards for appearance, palatability, temperature, and serving times are met
• Manage the preparation and service of special nourishments and supplemental feedings
• Assure that foods are prepared according to production schedules, menus, and standardized recipes
• Manage staff to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, including safe receiving, storage, preparation, and service of food
• Protect food in all phases of preparation, holding, service, cooking, and transportation, following HACCP Guidelines
• Manage physical facilities to ensure compliance with federal and state food safety and sanitation regulations
• Prepare cleaning schedules and maintain equipment to ensure food safety and quality
• Process new diet orders and diet changes; maintain up-to-date diet cards
• Complete the assigned MDS section according to the required timeline
• Interview client to determine diet needs, calculate nutrition intake, and develop appropriate dietary plans in cooperation with RDN and in compliance with physicians' orders. Follow ethical and confidentiality principles and practices
• Review plan of care related to nutritional status; document concerns that can be resolved, improved, or addressed to improve the client's nutritional status and eating function
• Review, revise, and implement, in cooperation with the IDT, the client's nutrition assessment and plan of care
• Utilize evidence-based educational materials to educate clients and staff on fundamental dietary information
• Support Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) duties as needed
• Abiding by facility's Code of Conduct and HIPAA compliance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Business Operations Management

Personnel Management and Communications

Qualifications

Training / Experience

Education / Certification / License