CHEF

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department

Dietary Services

Reports to

CEO

Reporting to this position

Dietary Aides, Dietary Cooks,

Job Classification

Department Manager

Position Purpose

Planning menus, preparing and cooking dishes, supervision of kitchen staff, managing inventory, ensuring food safety and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include one of the following:

• Two years’ experience in foodservice management. Prior experience in healthcare food service preferred.
• Experience managing staff and kitchen operations.
• Ability to multitask in high-pressure environments.
• This position requires experience with nutrition services in a nursing facility setting that includes topics integral to managing dietary operations including, but not limited to, foodborne illness, sanitation procedures, and food purchasing/receiving.
• Must also meet State requirements for food service managers or dietary managers.

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include one of the following:

• Two years’ experience in foodservice management. Prior experience in healthcare food service preferred.
• Experience managing staff and kitchen operations.
• Ability to multitask in high-pressure environments.
• This position requires experience with nutrition services in a nursing facility setting that includes topics integral to managing dietary operations including, but not limited to, foodborne illness, sanitation procedures, and food purchasing/receiving.
• Must also meet State requirements for food service managers or dietary managers

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rights law], it is the policy of [Facility Name] to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [include name and/or department, telephone, and e-mail address].

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read the above job description and understand the requirements and expectations of the position of Dietary Manager at [Name of Facility].

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Employee’s Signature Date

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