Dietary Manager Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

Dietary Manager North Mobile

NRC LLC 4525

Saint Stephens Rd, Prichard, AL 36613

Job Title:

Director of Food & Nutrition Services Effective Date:

11/28/2016

Department:

Food & Nutrition Services Supervised By:

Executive Director Supervises:

Food & Nutrition Services Staff General Description Under the direction of the Executive Director, directs operation of the Food & Nutrition Services Department, directs and develops food service employees’ performance skills and serves as member of the patient care team. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Food & Nutrition Services Department jobs and assists when necessary to assure smooth operation. If required, assumes responsibility for some cooking shifts depending on Facility size or labor availability. Essential Duties 1. Verifies menu is served as written, including adherence to recipes, correct portion sizes, and therapeutic diets. 2. Validates proper methods of food preparation are utilized to preserve nutrient content. 3. Supervises food production, serving correct food to patients, and controlling appearance, temperature, portion sizing, and sanitation. 4. Purchases food and supplies within approved budgets. 5. Instructs employees in use, care, and maintenance of equipment, housekeeping, and safety standards. Provides follow through on proper cleaning and maintenance programs. 6. Makes meal rounds and verifies that new admissions are visited. 7. Participates in regularly scheduled patient care conferences and follows through on patient residents needs. 8. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Food & Nutrition Services Department jobs and assists when necessary to promote smooth operation. 9. May need to assume responsibility for some cooking shifts depending on Facility size or available labor. 10. Monitors weekly costs associated with the Food & Nutrition Services Department and maintains accurate records / invoicing in order to report month end cost statistics and monitor year-to-date expenses. 11. Completes nutritional history for new admissions, visits new residents for diet history, reviews medical record for pertinent nutritional information, records necessary information, notifies kitchen of likes / dislikes, beverage preference, and food allergies, and diabetic meal pattern, if needed. 12. Completes discharge summaries for resident who are discharged to another Facility or home

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012 (B) 11/2016 13. Participates in QIP. 14. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude. Standard Requirements 1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility. 2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment. 3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: OSHA and safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. 4.

Adheres to:

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data. b. HIPAA regulations c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory requirements. d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior. e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan when performing work functions. 5. Supports and participates in common teamwork: a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment. b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns. d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests. e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned. f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude. 6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged violations of residents’ rights to Supervisor or Executive Director. 7. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012 (B) 11/2016 Other Duties Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education/Training/Experience:

If a qualified dietician or other clinically qualified nutrition professional is not employed full-time, the facility must designate a person to serve as the Director of Food and Nutrition Services who – i. For designations prior to November 28, 2016, meets the following requirements no later than 5 years after November 28, 2016, or no later than 1 year after November 28, 2016 for designations after November 28, 2016, is A. A certified dietary manager, or B. A certified food service manager, or C. Has similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body; or D. Has an associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course of study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning; and ii. In states that have established standards for food service managers or dietary managers, meets State requirements for food service managers or dietary managers, and iii. Receives frequently scheduled consultations from a qualified dietician or other clinically qualified nutrition professional. A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended))

REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a “direct threat” to the health or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer, preemployment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation(s). Skill(s): Must possess proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; decision-making skills, basic computer skills; and be able to operate various medical and/or office equipment. Must demonstrate knowledge of safety techniques. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012 (B) 11/2016 Receipt and Acknowledgment I acknowledge and understand that: Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor