Food Services Director - Other

About the role

The Food Services Director Other plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of food services to ensure daily provision of quality nutritional services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) or more years' experience in the position of a director of food and nutrition services
• Complete a minimum course of study in food safety before October 1, 2024 (e.g., ServSafe Food Manager Certification)
• One (1) year experience in post-acute care food service
• Meet state established standards for food service managers, if applicable

Qualifications

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Responsibilities

• Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell
• Ensure written menus are served as written and approved by Registered Dietitian
• Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperature for meals and snacks
• Ensure the patient’s physician ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks
• Order food, supplies, and equipment for food