Food Service Director

Purpose

Responsible for all dietary functions.

Essential Functions

Job Functions

• Hire, train and supervise personnel in the dietary department, to include, but not limited to, cleaning, cooking, inventory control, portion control, plate presentation and special diets.
• Plan and direct activities of the dietary staff in accordance with state regulations and Community’s policies and procedures without exceeding FTE budget guidelines.
• Coordinate menus with activity and marketing functions.
• Control food costs and food waste while maintaining first rate food quality to the satisfaction of residents.
• Take food inventory at least once per month or as instructed and ensure Inventory Control.
• Make daily inspections of workstations to ensure that sanitation guidelines are being followed.
• Visit new residents within 3 days and other residents monthly.
• Pour coffee and personally talk to the residents at their table during each meal while on duty.
• Participate in resident care plan meetings according to community policy.
• Maintain a written record when there is a change in diet per physician orders.
• Work closely with Director of Resident Care to manage any weight loss.
• Maintain dietary records and progress notes in medical records charts for residents on a timely basis and within state regulations.
• Maintain diet cards on residents, keep records up to date and train staff to maintain confidentiality of resident records.
• Order raw food and supplies within budget guidelines maintaining quality, consistency and variety.
• Assisting in preparation of meals.
• Preparing shift scheduling for dietary personnel using FTE budget guidelines.
• Assist in menu planning to assure resident nutritional needs and satisfaction.
• Preparing and monitoring cleaning schedule for dietary personnel to assure that dietary department meets sanitation standards.
• Prepare accurate cost reports.
• Calculate dietary personnel payroll bi-weekly and turn total hours to personnel department with pre-approved overtime.
• Maintain accurate records of dietary department personal days off, sick time and any disciplinary actions.
• Maintain records of monthly food cost, supply cost and labor cost for the dietary department.
• Participate as instructed in the sales process of potential residents.
• Participate as a Manager on Duty during assigned weekends.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• High School graduate or equivalent; college preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• An accredited Dietary Manager or current enrollment in a dietary program preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of dietetics nutrition, food production systems and purchasing.
• Knowledge of applicable state regulations.
• Ability to apply principles of personnel management to selection and placement of employees.
• Ability to perform tasks according to time schedules and meet deadlines.
• Must have knowledge of bookkeeping and good math skills.
• Ability to figure cost reports.
• Responsible for knowing and following safety and sanitation regulations and procedures.
• Ability to deal effectively with employees and residents during conflicts or stressful situations.
• Ability to understand, administer and follow community policies and procedures.
• Courteous and professional attitude.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.