Dietary Manager Assistant

General Description

Under the direction of the Director of Food & Nutrition Services, supervises,

manages and develops food service employees' performance skills and serves as

member of the resident care team. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all 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 available.

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, controlling

appearance, temperature, portion size, and sanitation.

4.Purchases food and supplies within approved budgets.

5.Instructs employees in 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 new admissions are visited.

7.Monitors all weekly costs associated with the Food & Nutrition Services

Department and maintains accurate records / invoicing in order to report month

end cost statistics and monitor year-to-date expenses.

Standard Requirements

1.Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2.Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3.Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

4.Adheres to:

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

(B) 11/2016

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Program when performing work

functions.

5.Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6.Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents' rights to Supervisor or Executive Director.

7.Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent. Serve Safe certified.

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

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

(B) 11/2016

eliminated by a 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, preemployment 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).