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Dietary Services Director

5 days ago

Indianapolis

Job DescriptionPRIMARY DUTY Coordinate appropriate resident dietary menu planning and oversees daily operations of food preparation by dietary staff and acts as chief cook/chef. Ensure that Dietary associates engaged in preparing food, serving food and maintaining cleanliness of food service areas and equipment are performing the proper procedures as outlined by state and federal regulations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Maintains dietary menu and monitors food preparation methods and portion sizes, with integration and awareness of personal resident needs. Maintains awareness of special dietary or nutritional requirements of specific residents., • Complies with state and federal sanitation and other applicable regulations and oversees compliance of such standards by dietary staff. Ensures that: o Sanitation standards are followed consistently. o Cleaning assignments are completed and signed off on. o Food service and storage areas, including store room, cooler and freezer, are clean and sanitized. o Other sanitation standards are completed. • Prepares and cooks resident meals as necessary., • Inspects food, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels and ensure standards of quality are met., • Keeps accurate inventory records., • Orders food/supplies in compliance with budgeted expenses. Schedules and receives food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify quality and quantity., • Oversees meal service while on duty and directs preparation of food and beverages. Assists with meal service where needed., • Checks food and water temperatures, ensures that temperatures are documented as required, • Investigates and resolves complaints regarding food quality and service., • Responsible for labor and budget control for the Dietary department., • Trains and oversees dietary staff on proper food preparation techniques, proportion sizes, operation of kitchen equipment, safety procedures, sanitation, etc. to ensure quality standards and service., • Schedules staff hours and coordinates assignment of dietary personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation., • On-call and Weekend Manager duties may be required as directed by the Executive Director., • Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Executive Director., • Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards., • Assists families and other visitors as needed., • Attends in-services and other required meetings., • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS of this position are generally as follows: • Oversees the activities of all Dietary associates to ensure compliance standards are met; indirectly supervises all other associates as a Department Head., • Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and terminating associates. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. • High school diploma or equivalent., • A minimum of 5 years of previous experience in volume and modified diet preparation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience., • Must be state approved in food handling and preparation, as applicable by state in which community operates., • Previous experience in a supervisory role in a long-term care or hospital setting preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. • Reading Ability - Able to read and interpret written information., • Written Communication - Able to write clearly and informatively., • Verbal Communication - Able to talk to others to convey information effectively., • Reasoning Ability - Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions., • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language., • Math Ability - Knowledge of arithmetic and its applications. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals., • Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job., • Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services. This includes meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction., • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one., • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times., • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly., • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner., • Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality., • Organizational Support - Follows company policies and procedures., • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events., • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; advises for additional resources if needed., • Attendance/Punctuality - Arrives to work/meetings on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent., • Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks accurately and on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan., • Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions. COMPUTER SKILLS/EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. • Knowledge of Word Processing and Spreadsheet software., • Pots/pans, cutlery, including knives, forks and spoons, gas/electric stove and/or oven, broilers, steamer, microwave oven, fryer, toaster, blender and other kitchen equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to extreme heat or cold, working or moving mechanical parts, humidity, and danger of burns from stoves and/or hot liquids., • The associate is occasionally required to wear protective clothing., • The associate may be exposed to bodily fluids and odors on an occasional basis., • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud (vent fans, etc.). PHYSICAL ABILITIES commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to talk, speak and hear. The associate is regularly required to walk, climb on a step-stool, stand in one place, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, taste and smell. The associate is occasionally required to sit., • The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds., • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color discrimination and the ability to adjust focus.

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