Certified Dietary Manager
Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC is seeking a certified Director of Food and Nutritional Services / Dietary Manager.
This is a great opportunity for a Dietary Manager with a current certification for food service management and safety. The Director of Food and Nutritional Services position at Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC offers competitive pay and excellent benefits. Apply to join a great team of dedicated employees!
Summary of Director of Food and Nutritional Services / Dietary Manager Duties
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Food and Nutrition / Dietary Manager directs the operation of the Food & Nutrition Services Department, directs and develops foodservice employees' performance skills, and serves as a member of the patient care team. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Food & Nutrition Services Department jobs and assists when necessary to assure smooth operation. If required, assumes responsibility for some cooking shifts depending on Facility size or labor availability.
Essential Duties:
1. Verifies menu is served as written, including adherence to recipes, correct portion sizes, and therapeutic diets.
2. Validates proper methods of food preparation are utilized to preserve nutrient content.
3. Supervises food production, serving correct food to patients, and controlling
appearance, temperature, portion sizing, and sanitation.
4. Purchases food and supplies within approved budgets.
5. Instructs employees in the use, care, and maintenance of equipment,
housekeeping, and safety standards. Provides follow-through on proper
cleaning and maintenance programs.
6. Makes meal rounds and verifies that new admissions are visited.
7. Participates in regularly scheduled patient care conferences and follows through on patient residents' needs.
8. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Food & Nutrition Services
Department jobs and assists when necessary to promote smooth operation.
9. May need to assume responsibility for some cooking shifts depending on Facility size or available labor.
Qualifications of Director of Food and Nutritional Services / Dietary Manager
Education/Training/Experience:
If a qualified dietician or other clinically qualified nutrition professional is not employed full-time,
the facility must designate a person to serve as the Director of Food and Nutrition Services
i. For designations prior to November 28, 2016, meets the following
requirements no later than 5 years after November 28, 2016, or no later
than 1 year after November 28, 2016 for designations after November 28,
2016, is
A. A certified dietary manager, or B. A certified food service manager, or
C. Has similar national certification for food service management and safety
from a national certifying body; or
D. Has an associate's or higher degree in food service management or in
hospitality, if the course of study includes food service or restaurant
management, from an accredited institution of higher learning; and
ii. In states that have established standards for food service managers
or dietary managers, meets State requirements for food service managers
or dietary managers
iii. Receives frequently scheduled consultations from a qualified
dietician or other clinically qualified nutrition professional .A.D.A
((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be
able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the
working day. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard
office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of
hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable
diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others
and which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation. Must be able
to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and be able to carry and transport
supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer,
pre-employment
physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable
of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation(s).
Skill(s) of Director of Food and Nutritional Services / Dietary Manager:
Must possess proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills;
proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills;
decision-making skills, basic computer skills; and be able to operate
various medical and/or office equipment. Must demonstrate knowledge of
safety techniques. Must be able to communicate in English,
both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication
skills to perform the tasks required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Nursing Home: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Dietary Manager Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mobile, AL 36695: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- Mobile, AL 36695 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mobile, AL 36695: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Mobile, AL 36695 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mobile, AL 36695: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person