Director of Dietary Services

JOB TITLE: Director of Dietary Services
DEPARTMENT: Administration
LOCATION: Goshen Healthcare Community
REPORTS TO: Facility Administrator
SUPERVISES OTHERS: Yes
EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt
 
Description:

Do you have experience as a Dietary Manager? Do you want more flexibility in cooking and creating menus? Do you have a passion for helping others? We pride ourselves on taking care of each resident’s dietary concerns on an individual basis. Apply for our Director of Dietary Services role today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility. This includes production and service of high-quality meals; organize, supervise, and train dietary employees; purchase food and supplies; provide a sanitary and infection free environment; participate in the assessment process; write care plans; prepare menus; make decisions.
• Assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the Dietary Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Must be a graduate of an approved dietary manger course that meets the state and federal care regulations. If not a graduate, the employee must be presently enrolled in a dietary manager course or be enrolled with four months of the next approved dietary manager course.  Graduation from a course in food service supervision which meets the standards established by the American Dietetic Association or a graduate of another course in food service supervision with 90 or more hours in classroom instruction with on-the-job counseling by a dietitian.
• Experience with PointClickCare preferred
• Previous experience in the dietary department of a health-care facility preferred.
• Basic knowledge of dietetic principles, food sanitation, and food service operation.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipes direction, diet orders and work assignments. 
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation.  
• Knowledge of and ability to meet regulations of: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); State Health Department; State Food Codes; OSHA, Life Safety Codes; Facility Policies and Procedures.

This position also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V  

We conduct drug and alcohol testing as allowed by applicable state law.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off