Certified Dietary

Edgewood Summit•Charleston, WV

About The Position

Directs and coordinates food service activities of the Arthur B. Hodges Center by performing and overseeing the following duties.

Requirements

Certified Dietary Manager, as certified by the Dietary Manager’s Association
A dietetic technician as registered by the American Dietetic Association
Graduate of an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree Program in foods and nutrition or food service management.
Minimum of one year experience, preferably in a hospital or nursing home.
Minimum of one year experience in a supervisory capacity in food service.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet.
Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
Manages people effectively by taking responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Improves processes, products and services.
Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
Interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
Responds promptly to resident needs.
Supports organization's goals and values.
Actively incorporates Pinnacle Standards into everyday performance.
Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates standards and procedures of food storage, preparation, and service, equipment and department sanitation; and employee safety.
Ensures that menus and department policies conform to the nutritional standards, government regulations, and internal procedures.
Reviews resident diet information and discusses requests, changes, and inconsistencies with residents and staff.
Participates in the care planning process for each Resident.
Inspect food and food preparation and storage areas. Ensures proper temperatures, storage methods and procedures are utilized.
Tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards. Ensure food is served in an attractive manner.
Orders food and food supplies and ensure proper quantities are maintained for use and for emergency use.
Comply with therapeutic diet orders as prescribed by the physicians of Residents.
Computes operating costs, maintains records, and prepares reports for the use of management or administrative personnel.
Hire, train and counsel Dietary personnel at the Hodges Center and ensure adequate personnel are on duty and carrying out the proper dietary service functions.
Promote the culture of Hospitality and high-quality customer service for the Residents and staff. Promote a positive dining experience for all Residents.
Collaborate and work with the consulting Dietitian in all responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.