Assistant Dining Services Director (Anticipated) Confidential Manchester, NH Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Staff supervision Fiscal management Long term care experience Nursing home experience Culinary Arts Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs Meal preparation Resident rapport building Managing kitchen staff Dietetics Full Job Description Hanover Hill Health Care Center is a family owned and operated, skilled rehabilitation facility and nursing home in Manchester, NH. We provide sub-acute rehabilitation, nursing care and intermediate long-term care, and a specialized memory care unit in a luxurious 124-bed residence with all the comfort and security of home. We are seeking a motivated professional with excellent people skills to direct the overall operation of the Dining Services Department and its programs and activities. Duties to include purchasing of dietary supplies, inventory control, monitoring and controlling budget, managing and training a variety of staff, managing the preparation and distribution of food, cleaning and maintenance of kitchen supplies and dishware, and others. Previous knowledge and proficiency with cooking and managing a kitchen in a health care setting required. This is a Full-Time salaried position; Work hours are 11am - 8pm Tues-Fri/every other Sat/Sun.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Culinary Arts degree or be a Certified Dietary Manager or Certified Food Service Manager.
• Must have at least two (2) years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a restaurant or nursing facility.
• Must be a minimum of twenty-three (23) years of age
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional staff.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level, they are currently functioning.
• Must be able to relate to and work well with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc.

, in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the work day.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals objectives, policies, procedures, etc of the Dining Services Department.
• Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Dining Services Department in the absence of the Dining Service Director.
• Coordinate Dining Services and activities with other related departments (ie. Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.)
• Performs administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, repots, evaluation studies, etc. to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of Dining Service areas.
• Perform regular inspections of Dining Services areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep and supply control.
• Interview residents, or family members as necessary to obtain diet history.
• Participate in maintaining records of the residents' food likes and dislikes.
• Assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate the excellence of meals served, likes and dislikes, etc.
• Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
• Review the dietary requirements of each resident admitted to the facility, as may be required, and assist the nurse as requested in planning for the resident's prescribed diet plan.
• Assist the Director in planning menus and work schedules, as required.
• Assist Dining Services Director in determining Departmental staffing requirements necessary.
• Counsel/discipline Dietary personnel as requested or as necessary and as approved by Dining Services Director.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you vaccinated against Covid-19 or willing to become vaccinated against Covid-19?

Work Location:

In person