Avalon Health Care is seeking an experienced Food Services professional to join our team as a Nutrition Services Assistant Director!
The general purpose of the Nutrition Services Assistant Director is to assist the Director in the operation of the Dietary Department to include staffing, food ordering and preparation, food delivery and clean-up in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, resident care plans and appropriate regulations.
Essential Job Functions Include:
PLAN DIETARY SERVICES • Plan facility and individual resident menus with the Nutrition Manager, the Dietitian or Dietary Consultant, other department heads, and Company menu program. • Participate in regularly scheduled conferences including Department Head meetings and Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings when asked by the Nutrition Manager • Work with the Nutrition Manage to ensure food and supplies are purchased within budget and are timely and available for each meal.
SUPERVISE FOOD PREPARATION AND STAFFING • Work with the Nutrition Manage to ensure food is nutritional, appetizing, prepared as planned and served in a timely and pleasant manner. • Work with the Nutrition Manage to ensure appropriate meals/snacks are served to residents with special Dietary needs. • Work with the Nutrition Manage to ensure all utensils, dishes, equipment and work areas are cleaned on a timely basis. • Work with the Nutrition Manage to monitor food production maintaining use of standardized recipes and menus and ensuring proper preparation and storage of food and supplies. Maintain the highest level of quality and timeliness of food service.
UNIT SUPERVISION /MANAGEMENT • Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and discipline dietary personnel. Make job assignments and set priorities as asked by the Nutrition Manager • Participate in Orientating new staff and in recruitment and selection with the Nutrition Manager • Meet Company policies and state and Federal regulations regarding sanitation and safe food handling techniques. • Assist Manager in developing plan of Correction following state, Federal and QA surveys as needed. • Assist in maintaining records, manage budget and supplies. • Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects. • Ensure universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment.
SAFETY • Comply with Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper use of mechanical lifts, gait belts and personal protective back supports.
RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS AND POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS • Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.
The ideal candidate is certified as a Dietary Services Manager and has previous experience in the Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care industry.
Our post-acute facilities are physician-led, quality-driven, and patient-centered. This patient focus and standard of care allows our employees to build long term, meaningful relationships with our patients. That is why Avalon employees proudly say “We embrace a reverence for life and a heart for healing.”
We are looking for like-minded individuals who welcome responsibility and are excited to uphold our core principles. With enthusiasm and compassion, our Avalon family works with our patients and their families as well as with our communities to celebrate life every day!
If you seek to use your mind and your heart to improve lives on a daily basis, come join our team! We offer great challenges and opportunities for personal fulfillment!
Requirements:
A High School diploma, or equivalent, is required.
Certification as a Dietary Services Manager is preferred (may be required if applicable in the state to which you are applying.)
Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other associates.
Basic understanding of computer technology, including email use.
Must maintain regular attendance.
Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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