Director of Dining and Nutrition Services at Cottonwood Falls

Job Description

Director of Dining and Nutrition Services

Company Overview

Golden Living is a family of companies that specialize in recovery care. Its mission is to help people recover health and improve quality of life through a network of healthcare services, including rehab, home care, assisted living, skilled nursing care and hospice. Collectively, the Golden Living family of companies has more than 40,000 employees who provide quality healthcare to more than 60,000 patients every day.

Golden LivingCenter-Chase County seeks a Dietary Manager to manage 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, patient care plans and appropriate regulations. You will plan the facility and individual resident menus in conjunction with the Dietitian or Dietary Consultant, other department heads, and Company menu program. We will rely on you to participate in regularly scheduled conferences including Department Head meetings and Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Ensure food and supplies are purchased within budget and are timely and available for each meal.

Job Description Director of Dining and Nutrition Services

We are currently seeking Registered Dieticians, Diet Technicians, Culinary professionals or Certified Dietary Manager to fill our Director of Dining and Nutrition Services position.

Duties of this position include following, in accordance with established policies and standards -Director of Dining and Nutrition Services:

Responsibilities:

• Ensure food is nutritional, appetizing, prepared as planned and served in a timely and pleasant manner. Ensure appropriate meals/snacks are served to residents with special Dietary needs. Ensure all utensils, dishes, equipment and work areas are cleaned on a timely basis. 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
• Orient new staff, make job assignments and set priorities
• Meet Company policies and state and Federal regulations regarding sanitation and safe food handling techniques.
• Develop Plan of Correction following state, Federal and QA surveys as needed. Maintain 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.

Facility Location:

Golden LivingCenter Chase County
612 Walnut Street
Cottonwood Falls, KS. 66845

Job Requirements

Director of Diningand Nutrition Services
Candidates for theDirector of Dining and Nutrition Servicesshould meet the following requirements -Director of Diningand Nutrition Services

• Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job
• Knowledge of CQI, RAI process, State and Federal regulations are essential
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in long term care desired
• Must hold or be capable of acquiring certificates required by the state
• Candidate must be a team player that works well with other interdisciplinary team members
• Self-reliant and self-aware
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively in all interactions
• Capable of maintaining regular attendance
• Meeting all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam, drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry if required

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Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Cottonwood Falls, Company: Golden Living Centers.