Dietary Manager

The Dietary Manager is responsible for the proper service of meals to the residents in the dining room, maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen service areas and record-keeping functions. Assist other food service employees with cleanliness and sanitation of other food service area. Acts as cook, washes dishes, and returns food to proper storage. Orders supplies/food, prepares menus, overseas all dietary staff including the hiring and scheduling. Maintains dietary budget.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete scheduling and direct supervision of dietary employees.
• Maintenance of recording functions, i.e. resident diet record, daily meal count, cleaning checklist, and quality control records.
• Assists in preparation of food items.
• Cleans and maintains food service areas, dish washing tasks, other cleaning and sanitation duties as needed and as assigned.
• Maintains adequate supplies for serving food , including paper goods, dishes, flatware, glassware, and condiments.
• Identifies each resident, maintains familiarity with diet needs of each resident.
• Conducts inventory of perishable foods and supplies as directed.
• Supervises food production/quality control, maintaining highest standards
• Maintains and distributes Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Maintains highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining room.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully.
• Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress.
• Ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting.
• Ability to relate with other employees, residents and resident families.
• Is neat, clean and works safely.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record; notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personal policies; follow work schedule.
• Has ability to spend time long periods on feet.
• Abides by established policies and procedures of the facility. looks for ways to improve facility functioning.
• Respects residents rights and adheres to facility philosophy of resident care.
• Organizes and utilizes time and appropriately; sets priorities to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Must be able to pass a background check

Training Experience

Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety preparation. Demonstrated ability in food service management and services. Experience in dealing with the elderly and their dietary needs. Knowledge of food costs and budget comparison. Experience in similar position preferred.

Universal Precautions

Exposure to blood/bodily fluid in unlikely.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 40-50 pounds during work hours. Ability to utilize co-workers to assist in lifting when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person