Nutritional Services Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Nutrition Services Director plays a crucial role in overseeing the production of nutritious and appetizing meals and high-quality dining experiences, obtaining residents dietary preferences and clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Schedule : Full-Time, Monday-Friday occasional weekend help, Day Shift

Primary Responsibilities and Duties :

• Interview and update residents’ dietary orders, food allergies and preferences and assure all documentation is accurate and timely (ensure timeliness of interview meets policy requirements of 24-72hrs after admissions)
• Complete clinical documentation allowed and according to state-approved regulations under the supervision of the consultant Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• Assume responsibility for the dietary department's service of food that is delicious, attractive and plated to standard.
• Assume responsibility for the physical plant of the kitchen, kitchen equipment and furnishings, dining and nourishment areas to be clean, well maintained and in accordance with federal, state and local health department requirements.
• Oversee, periodically evaluate and assume responsibility for the annual emergency menu in servicing to facility staff annually.
• Determine the dietary department’s personnel requirements and staff the department appropriately to meet meal preparation schedule, sufficient staff to meet policy and procedures within budget guidelines.
• Oversee and order food, supplies, ingredients, and kitchen equipment, and place orders in accordance with approved menus and shopping lists to maintain adequate stock and minimize waste.
• Assure food is prepared, cooked, stored, and served at appropriate textures, temperatures and therapeutic modifications to prevent foodborne illness and maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Consult regularly with and execute the recommendations of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
• Understand and follow all facility policies and procedures, including infection control protocols, safety regulations, and quality assurance measures, related to food service operations.
• Represent the department in daily manager meetings, weekly nutrition at risk meetings and quarterly quality assurance meetings and corporate nutrition conferences.
• Work cooperatively within the dietary department, supervisor, department managers and all staff coordinating frequently with dietitians, speech therapists and activities directors to provide food for special events and diets.

Requirements : Job Qualifications :

Is a certified dietary manager (CDM / CFPP), and

Physical Requirements :