Kitchen Manager - ISH Dining Services

Local Nursing Facility is seeking a Dietary Manager/Food Service Director to manage our kitchen by planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Dining Services department, following current federal, state, and local standards.   We need a team leader who will ensure quality, nutritional meals are prepared and served to our residents, and  oversee our kitchen maintained in a clean and  safe and  manner. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIETARY MANAGER/FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR:

·Inspects the Dietary Department daily to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.  

·Inspects storage areas for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order. Assists in cleaning procedures as needed.

·Manages the service of nutritionally balanced & therapeutic meals, that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents, as well as health regulations.

·Is responsible for food quality, production, and timely service of meals.

·Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel.

·Monitors any customer service issues.

·Hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees.

·Schedules work hours and assignments and reviews staff work performance.

·Participates in department head meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS OF DIETARY MANAGER/FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR:

·Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements

·Graduate of a culinary or nutritional program is not necessary

·Prior food service experience in a long-term care setting required for success

·Prior supervisory experience is necessary

·CDM certified, a plus, not requied 

·Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance - rotating weekends and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

·Food service management: 1 year (Required)