Position Summary :
To supervise the Dietary department, operate within State and Federal guidelines while providing the best possible dining services for the residents and being fiscally responsible.
Occupational Skills :
- Good organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgment and tact in dealing with residents, resident families and staff members.
- Ability to lift 50lbs or more.
- Walking, Standing, Reaching, Stooping, Squatting, Turning, Pivoting and Bending as needed
- Flexibility in work schedule
- Courteous to residents, resident families, visitors and other staff members
- Adequate supervisory skills to lead department in maintaining appropriate service levels and quality of food.
- Familiarity with LTC computer software
- Ability to coach and train dietary personnel on proper usage of equipment
Education, Training, and Experience Requirements :
High school or General Education Diploma (GED)Certified Dietary Manager certification2 years in high volume Food Service Industry preferredKnowledge of Food Preparation, Sanitation, and Hygienic methods requiredKnowledge of use and care of Food Service EquipmentKnowledge of hazards if Improper Food HandlingKnowledge of Serving Amounts in Food PreparationKnowledge of Special Dietary Needs of ResidentsBasic knowledge of State and Local Sanitary Standards and Safety RequirementsEssential Job Duties :
Participate in regular conferences with the Administrator and Charge Nurse who has responsibility for the resident and their resident’s plan of care. In conferences concerning the residents plan of care, the Director of Food Services must provide information about approaches to identified nutritional problems.Assisting in development of dietetic policies and procedures.Recommends and Assists in developing personnel policies.Representing dietary department at staff meetings and communicating pertinent information to dietary employees.Planning diets to be reviewed by dietary consultantPurchasing or Requisitioning food and supplies in appropriate quantities based upon the menu.Supervising the receiving and storage of food which includes lifting food products which weigh over 50lbs with Bending, Turning, Pivoting, to store on shelves.Maintaining a file of standardized recipes adjusted to the proper yieldSupervising food preparation and serviceMaking schedules for work and cleaningMaintaining high sanitation standardsInsuring proper maintenance of equipment in cooperation with AdministratorControl of food and labor costs pursuant to the annual budget and restrictions imposed by administration.Attend Mandatory in-service meetingsAdequate supervisory skills to lead department in maintaining appropriate service levels and quality of food.Assign duties, inspect work, and investigate complaints regarding dietary services and take corrective action.Benefits :
All Full Time staff are eligible for Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance BenefitsBluebonnet Rehab at Ennis offers a Shift Differential pay for specific shifts are as follows :o 6am-2pm = Regular Base Rate
o 2pm-10pm = + $0.50 for hours worked during the shift
o 10pm-6am = + $1.00 for hours worked during the shift