Food Service Director

Job description

The Food Service Director assumes the total responsibility for the delivery of quality food service to facility residents. Responsible for dietary sanitation, management of dietary personnel, fiscal resources, and maintenance of a safe and efficient dietary department. Organizes, directs, supervises, and administers dietary policy in accordance with the mission statement, policy and procedures of the facility and dietary practice. Assumes the responsibility for the promotion of a team concept within the Dietary Department and other disciplines in the facility through good interpersonal communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate the complete and efficient operation of the dietary department

Assures the preparation of food according to designated menus and regulatory guidelines

Assures the serving of resident meals within regulatory time schedules, temperature controls and sanitary regulations

Assures the proper storage of food supplies

Oversees the sanitation throughout the dietary department

Monitors and adheres to the dietary food budget

Adheres to all regulatory guidelines from Local, State and Federal agencies

Under the direction of a registered dietitian, establishes menu cycles consistent with resident therapeutic needs and acceptance

Supervises and evaluates meal preparation and resident acceptance

Participates in Resident Menu Advisory Committee meetings

Purchase and ensure quality of all food supplies necessary for menu cycles

Maintains equipment needed for preparation and meal delivery service

Assumes responsibility for accuracy of all food and equipment supply purchase orders and invoices

She/he will be responsible for reconciling all purchase orders and invoices submitted for payment

In conjunction with a licensed dietitian, assume the responsibility for in-service training of all food service personnel in sanitation, food preparation and food presentation to residents

Communicates changes in dietary system to all dietary personnel

Assumes the responsibility of hiring, training, discipline and or termination of food service personnel

QUALIFICATIONS

Current certification as a Food Service Director

Four (4) years experience preferred with a minimum of two (2) years long-term care experience

A minimum of two (2) years previous leadership experience preferred in long-term care

Demonstrates professional commitment to providing quality meals and food service

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Worksite address

jamestown, RI, 02835, US

Who can apply

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