Nutrition & Culinary Services Director I

Responsibilities

• Oversee the meal preparation and service based on established menus, regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices.
• Avoid the meal process as necessary.
• Regularly solicit customer feedback and incorporate solutions regarding the quality and satisfaction with meals served into meal and service planning.
• Develop menus and recipes that are attractive, nutritious and palatable with a focus on customer requests/satisfaction.
• Maintain and monitor accurate meal documentation records per established procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers.
• Create a positive dining experience for customers that promotes their independence, choice and overall well being.
• Encourage resident participation in the dining program, and meal activities.
• Oversee the meal preparation and service based on established menus, regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices.
• Avoid the meal process as necessary.
• Regularly solicit customer feedback and incorporate solutions regarding the quality and satisfaction with meals served into meal and service planning.
• Develop menus and recipes that are attractive, nutritious and palatable with a focus on customer requests/satisfaction.
• Maintain and monitor accurate meal documentation records per established procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers.

  Qualifications

  • Care Center: Enrolled in or a graduate of a dietary manager course with current state certification.
  • Housing and Assisted Living: Current Food Safety Certification.
  • Three to five (3 - 5) years’ leadership experience in food service.
  • Demonstrated competencies in food service management and operations, quality management, staff development, cooking, clinical nutrition for the elderly, and community outreach.
  • Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, family members, visitors, and the general public.
  • Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.