SUMMARY:
Partner with the Director of Culinary Services or Chef to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the Culinary Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Administrator, Director of Culinary Services, and Consultants in planning all aspects of culinary operations.
- Conduct regular rounds of food service delivery and test trays to monitor the delivery of culinary services, effective coordination with other resident care services, quality and appearance of the food, and to ensure residents'' nutritional needs are being addressed in a proactive manner.
- Partner to ensure that the Culinary Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
- Coordinate culinary services with all other resident care services to assure the smooth integration of Gulf Coast Health Care''s interdisciplinary approach to quality resident care.
- Maintain a working knowledge of and ensure compliance with all governmental regulations.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with federal, state, and center guidelines.
- Partner with the Director of Culinary Services to recruit, select, train, and retain staff for the culinary department.
- Manage supplemental budget in coordination with the Registered Dietitian.
- Complete MDS and RIA and care plan process according to federal regulations.
- Be able to work effectively with consultant services where provided.
- Complete medical record documentation consistent with residents'' conditions.
Required Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
- Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families, and outside agencies and to work cooperatively with other associates.
- Ability to present to groups.
- Ability to remain calm under stress.
- Ability to communicate with local staff, remote staff, and outside agencies.
- Must maintain proper attire and hygiene and wear a hairnet and/or beard guard, if applicable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Become ServSafe certified or credentialed, if not already.
- Develop positive relationships on behalf of the company with government regulators, families, the area health care community, and the community at large.
- Meet the annual requirement to complete modules in Gulf Coast University (GCU).
- Coordinate with the Director of Culinary Services when needed.
- Supervise, conduct, and participate in department and center education activities and staff meetings. Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and training programs.
- Practice universal precautions at all times.
- Participate in disaster and fire drills as required.
- Understand, comply with, and promote rules regarding residents'' rights.
- Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment.
- Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, Certified Dietary Manager, or Diet Technician in good standing with all applicable federal and state requirements or in training to satisfactorily complete the requirements to become a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, Certified Dietary Manager, or Diet Tech.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Completion of secondary education or otherwise show ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as required.
- Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment exam, if required.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays as directed by the Administrator.
- Management experience preferred.
- Must be able to perform basic computer operations.