Production Manager (Dietary Dept)

Summary of Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Assure production of meals in all assigned levels of care is per production sheets and approved quantified recipes, as well as timely, palatable, and visually appealing.
• Assist in planning, organizing, developing, implementing, monitoring and directing food production programs.
• Ensure food, supplies and chemicals are at sufficient levels and properly stored.
• Order food and supplies as needed.
• Monitor the recording of temperatures of food and equipment and assure corrective actions as needed.
• Cook daily catering requests, assuring proper setup, production, delivery and cleanup is provided.
• Monitor daily, scheduled cleaning assignments and assure established standards are maintained.
• Supervise work areas to ensure they are clean and hazard free, and ensure there are adequate supplies.
• Ensure food storage areas are clean, orderly and properly maintained at all times.
• Assure disposal of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Schedule employees for dietary duties and maintain accuracy of electronic timekeeping records.
• Supervise and monitor dietary staff to ensure duties are completed within established guidelines.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities or special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Dietary department.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must complete and maintain Serv Safe Certified status.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move about consistently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.