*Full Time* 32 hrs/ wk Essential Job Functions: • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Dietary Department and its programs and activities. • Coordinate dietary services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.). • Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control. • Review and develop a plan of correction for dietary service deficiencies noted during survey inspections. • Assist in planning the dietary services portion of the resident's discharge plan. • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. • Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history. • Participate in maintaining records of the resident's food likes and dislikes. • Assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served. • Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. • Assist in developing diet plans for individual residents. • Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician's orders. • Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, & other departments in planning food service programs and activities. • Ensure that dietary service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. • Ensure that all food storage rooms, preparation areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. • Recommend to the Dietitian and/or Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department. • Place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary or as may be required. • Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times. • Assist in interviewing food supply vendors, as may be required. • Assist in the purchasing of food service supplies, equipment, etc., as required. • Develop a written dietary plan of care that identifies the dietary problems/needs of the resident and goals to be accomplished. • Develop and maintain a good rapport with others involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved. |