Dietary Services Supervisor - DSS (Temporary)

We are hiring a qualified temporary Certified Dietary Manager/Dietary Services Supervisor to conduct the planning, development and directing the overall operation of our Dietary Services Department, and assure that food service to residents is safe, appetizing and provides for their nutritional needs.

As a Certified Dietary Manager/Dietary Services Supervisor you will conduct operations in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/guidelines and regulations within our facility.

Please Note: This will be an 3-6 months temporary assignment!

Join a compassionate team dedicated to excellence! Join our team and receive leadership development opportunities to expand your career in the healthcare field, while receiving competitive pay and learning from colleagues in a positive environment.

Dietary Services Supervisor Requirements

• Certification of Dietary Manager and/or Dietary Service Supervisor Certification

Primary Dietary Services Supervisor Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily operations of dietary department following State & Federal regulations
• Managing food and labor budgets effectively
• Attend IDT meetings, patient care conferences; complete MDS
• Work closely with staff to provide nutritional care to patients
• Planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Dietary Department, its programs, activities and structure
• Develop as necessary and maintain written dietary policies and procedures and job descriptions; interpret to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies as necessary
• Ensure food served is palatable, attractive and in a form to meet the individual needs of the residents
• Ensure food is served at proper temperature by checking that temperature of hot/cold foods are recorded and served according to procedure
• Ensure substitute food of similar nutritive value is provided to residents who refuse foods
• Maintain accurate records and tray tickets for all residents
• Post menus with dates at least one week in advance and promptly correct menus if content is altered
• Set the budget for the dietary department
• Purchase food and supplies within budgetary guidelines
• Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history and maintain ongoing communication to evaluate quality of meals and satisfaction
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning
• Other duties may be assigned

PAY SCALE:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.

#NN