Overview
The Assistant Dietary Manager assists the Dietary Manager with the daily operations of the dietary department, according to facility policy and procedures and federal/ state regulations. The Assistant Dietary Manager provides leadership and guidance to ensure that food quality, safety standards, and resident expectations are satisfactorily met.
Responsibilities
Assist with training new Dietary Staff Members.
Work cooperatively with residents, facility staff, physicians, consultants, vendors, and other service providers.
Foodservice Management
Ensure that standards and procedures for preparing food are being followed.
Inspect meals and assure that standards for appearance, palatability, temperature, and serving times are met
Assure that foods are prepared according to production schedules, menus, and standardized recipes
Food Safety
Assure safe receiving, storage, preparation, and service of food
Protect food in all phases of preparation, holding, service, cooking, and transportation, using HACCP Guidelines
Ensure proper sanitation and safety practices of staff
Other
Be able to work rotating shift.
Preform duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager and Administrator.
Licensing Requirements
Preferred, but not required to have Certified Dietary Manager Certificate.
Experience Requirements
Prior experience in healthcare foodservice required
Two years' experience in foodservice management preferred