Hybrid DIETARY MANAGER bei Cohesive Staffing Solutions

Description

The Dietary Manager is responsible for preparing palatable, nourishing, well-balanced meals to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs for patients and/or residents. This position is responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the cooking area and stoves; and for preparing, operating, and maintaining all cooking equipment. This position is also responsible for preparing meals for patients’ families, employees and guests within the facility. 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. 

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

· Prepares regular and therapeutic diets following oral and written instructions, menu recipes, spreadsheets and other information, with knowledge of kitchen equipment operation.

· Avoids food waste and meets dietary guidelines as per regulation.

· Prepares food for special parties and groups and assists in the planning of these events. 

· Meets meal schedules and serving times.  

· Cleans and maintains the kitchen facility in a safe and sanitary manner, including floors, walls, all equipment, and utensils. Performs dish washing of pots, pans and other designated items.

· Assists in hiring, evaluating, and interviewing. 

· Maintains responsibility for checking in and putting away orders with the assistance of team members.

· Supervises kitchen staff; ensures self & team take meal breaks as per policy and procedures. 

· Assumes all responsibility for the department. 

· Prepares and submits subsistence orders with vendors weekly.

· Writes department monthly schedules and performs biweekly payroll timecard approval. 

· Ensures all team members obtain Serv-Safe Training. 

· Assists in training new dietary staff by following dietary check off sheets for new trainees. 

· Attends and completes in-services and meetings as required by facility.

· Maintains involvement in department QA and manager’s meetings. 

· Safeguards the confidentiality of all patient information.

· Works cooperatively with team members, managers, and directors.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS

• Dependability and punctuality are a must.

• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related   setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

• Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace

• Previous Dietary Manager experience required. 

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 

• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a team. 

• Ability to follow simple directions or instruction. 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. 

• BLS Certification required within 90 days of employment and throughout employment