Dining Service Supervisor

Local Nursing Facility is seeking a Food Service/Dietary Supervisor to assist in managing our kitchen by planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Dining Services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and ensuring quality nutritional meals are prepared and served from kitchens maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

Reports To: Food Service Director

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIETARY MANAGER/FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR:

• Inspects the Dietary Department daily to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.

• Inspects storage areas on a daily basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order. Assists in cleaning procedures as needed.

• Directs and supervises dietary functions and personnel.

• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.

• Responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for the residents by the attending physician for residents, employees and visitors.

• He/she prepares food according to recipes and menus and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned.

• Follows menus and special diet instructions prescribed by the attending physician

• Directs other food service employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and the Assistant Food Service Director.

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations

• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste

• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets

• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director

• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel

• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights

• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.

• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.

• Performs other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF FOOD SERVICE/DIETARY SUPERVISOR:

• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED or at least two (2) years of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.

• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements

• Prior food service experience in a long-term care setting, preferred

• Prior supervisory experience, preferred

• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.

• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours; on weekends, as well as holidays, to the extent necessary. On-call status is a function of the job and employee understands, agrees to, and acknowledges that schedule flexibility is for the betterment of the residents and that the Cook will make themselves available, as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.

• Must adhere to ISH Health Services' attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.

• Must be able to work evey other weekend, as well as holidays and as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.

• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Up to $19 based on Experience