Life Care Centers Of America Salida , CO 81201
Posted 1 week ago
Position Summary
The Food Services Director Chef plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of food services to ensure daily provision of quality nutritional services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Graduate of an approved American Culinary Federation (ACF) culinary program or another recognized culinary institution
Completed a State approved course in food services
One (1) year experience in hospital or post acute care food service
Minimum two (2) years' supervisory experience
Specific Job Requirements
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell
Ensure food service staff are trained in cooking and presentation skills to enhance presentation and quality of food served to patients
Ensure menus are served as written and approved by Registered Dietitian
Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperature for meals and snacks
Ensure the patient's physician ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks
Order food, supplies, and equipment for food preparation and service, reviewing all deliveries of food for quality, proper amounts, and pricing
Recruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise food service staff
Complete the nutrition documentation in accordance with laws, regulations, and Life Care standards
Participate in the interdisciplinary patient care meetings involving nutrition
Assist the Registered Dietitian in the collection of nutrition information and any other pertinent information
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Life Care Centers Of America