Director of Dietary Services

Full Time
Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Posted 4 weeks ago

DIRECTOR OF DIETARY SERVICES

Why should you join our Team?

We’re committed to building a culture of teamwork, one where employees know they belong and feel like they are valued for their contributions. We are a diverse community that supports each other, shares knowledge to enhance fellow team member’s growth, and recognizes the hard work and dedication it takes to be an accountable team member.

Being part of our authentic team will enable you to enjoy a rewarding and resourceful culture that is united in our passion to provide meaningful care to others.

Duties:

Supervises Dietary staff by:

a) Conducting interviewing and hiring of new employees in conjunction with Human Resources Department.

b) Implements and executes complete training of all new employees to include job tasks, chemical usage, departmental policies, and regulations following the department’s orientation procedures.

c) Direct supervision of Dietary employees includes monitoring performance and disciplinary actions as necessary.

d) Scheduling work assignments for department employees.

e) Scheduling sanitation assignments and monitoring the departments to maintain sanitation standards.

f) Scheduling of Test Tray dignity audits.

G) Monitoring production and service for adherence to department policies and procedures including Kosher Dietary Laws.

h) Evaluates employees as needed.

2. Manages and controls departmental resources within budget guidelines.

3. Establishes and maintains policy standards of food production, service, sanitation, safety and security.

4. Writes menus and production sheets for regular and therapeutic diets to be reviewed and approved by the Clinical RD Supervisor.

5. Responsible for monitoring departmental inventory by:

a) Primarily responsible for recording perpetual inventory on computer.

b) Performs monthly perpetual physical inventories.

c) Monitors receiving clerk and checks for accuracy.

6. Participates in the Departments Quality Programs by:

a) Performing audits.

b) Maintaining Quality Assurance Logs as per policy.

7. Monitoring the Dining Room for resident satisfaction with meals and service.

What’s needed to join our Team:

Must be reliable and responsible, conforming to established work hours and maintaining an acceptable work attendance record.

Has good interpersonal skills, treats residents, families/visitors, and coworkers with courtesy.

Ability to work cooperatively with others.

A positive attitude a must.

Initiative, judgement, and decision-making ability.

Knowledge of cooking procedures.

Ability to properly use and care for food service equipment.

Awareness Knowledge of all sanitation requirements under State and Federal regulations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in Nutrition/Food Systems Management or related field preferred or three to five years’ experience in supervising in health care or other volume food production operation preferred. Ability to read, write, speak English. Ability to follow oral and written direction. Course work may include food preparation, sanitation and storage, recipe conversion, and management skills. Must be Certified Dietary Manager or a Licensed Dietitian preferred or a CDM with three to five years’ experience in supervision in health care or other volume food production.

Why you’ll Enjoy being part of our Team:

Competitive wages and excellent benefits package including 403 B plan, paid time off, Family health insurance, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance available.

Please contact Christine Giuliani at (570) 344-6177 ×1110 if you have any questions.

Applications accepted online or in person 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday at:

Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab ( Jewish Home of Eastern PA)
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510

E.O.E.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,500.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

 

Medical Specialty:

  • Dietetics
  • Geriatrics

 

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

 

Work Location: In person

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