SUMMARY:

To assist in managing the operation of the Dietary Department in the Dietary Managers absence to include staffing, and preparation, food delivery and clean-up in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, resident care plans and appropriate regulations.

Essential Functions:

This summarizes the major essential duties and responsibilities regularly performed and assigned to this position.

Train, supervise, evaluate and discipline Dietary personnel. Supervise job assignments and set priorities. Assist in training new staff and participate in recruitment and selection. Work with Dietary Manager in meeting or exceeding company policies of State and Federal regulations regarding sanitation and safe food handling techniques.100%

Conduct daily audits of all records, to include temperature logs, waste logs and satisfaction cards. Work with Dietary staff on calibration of thermometers. Work with Dietary Manager to ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects; ensure universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment.

Work closely with Dietary Manager, Director and RD to ensure meals are prepared as planned and garnished accordingly. Ensure appropriate meals/snacks are served to residents with special dietary needs. Ensure all utensils, dishes, equipment and work areas are cleaned on a timely basis. Monitor food production maintaining use of standardized recipes and menus and ensuring proper preparation and storage of food and supplies. Maintain the highest level of quality and timeliness of food service.

Assists Dietary Manager with inventory and ordering. Attends and participates in orientation, training, in-service education activities and staff meetings.

Qualifications:

Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions, and be able to do basic math calculations needed in recipe and production requirements.

Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates at all levels.

Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physician exam, if required. This requirement also includes criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.