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Responsible for the coordination of the Food & Nutrition Services Department.

Responsibilities include overseeing all dining services and ensuring that meals are prepared and presented

in accordance with regulations. Responsible for all staff within the department.

Plans and develops various menus through Optima Solutions program in compliance with current regulations/requirements. · Makes substitutions and revisions as needed to accommodate special diets.(ensure all changes are signed off by Registered Dietician) · Solicits ideas from residents (via Resident Council) and staff.

Understands the budget process as it relates to the department. · Maintains necessary records to determine staffing levels and financial requirements for the next year. · Plans and administers department budget with the Administrator. · Bills other departments and visitors as deemed appropriate. · Maintain records on meal census, menus and food costs. · Send corporate monthly reports. · Submits bills for payment using proper codes and enters them into accounts payable for budget tracking. · Assures credits are received. · Ability to process payroll electronically.

Establishes departmental regulations and procedures in conformance with government regulations and company standards for organization of supervision of nutrition services. · Inspects work habits, storage and serving areas to determine that optimal sanitation practices and direction governing nutrition services are followed. · Meets emergency needs when there is a lack of food, staff or natural resources. · Review and continually update department policy and procedures in compliance with Ebenezer guidelines. · Establish yearly departmental goals and approaches. · Establish effective relationships with other managers and their staff and other resident centered services to provide optimal resident care. · Assist with coordination/planning/implementing interdepartmental activities such as Therapeutic Recreation, Resident Council, Holiday meals, outings such as picnics and other special events.

Audits serving areas, kitchen, kitchenettes, dining rooms and dish rooms for sanitation & regulatory compliance. · Ensures storage areas are maintained appropriately. · Adds & updates Material Safety Data Sheets as needed

Hires & Supervises Food & Nutrition Services Staff

Directly/indirectly supervises students in the facility for their field experience hours. · Help the students plan the experiences and projects · Reports on students learning experiences to the school of choice instructor by reviewing and assigning lessons.

Required

Vocational/Technical training or associate degree

1 - 3 years of previous experience

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree: List – Registered Dietician and/or related field.

3 - 5 years of previous experience

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Dietetic Technician Certification

(must obtain with 18 months of hire date)

• Food Manager Certification

• Approved Food Sanitation Safety Course. Accept Food Sanitation Safety

Course from the following companies:

· Serv Safe

· Always Food Safe

· TAP Series, LLC

· Advanced Health Institute