Food Services Director - Certified Dietary Manager

Company: Lake Forest Nursing Center
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

For California Residents Only - Employee Notice:The California Consumer Privacy Policy Act of 2018 (the "CCPA") obligates covered businesses to disclose to consumers, including employees, at or before the point of collecting personally identifiable information ("PII"), the categories of PII to be collected and the purposes for which the categories of PII shall be used.In the course of employment, your employer may collect the following categories of PII for the following purposes: onboarding, conducting background checks, compliance with public health orders and necessary screening related to public health emergencies, managing the employment relationship, including payment of wages, time records, direct deposit authorizations, providing health and welfare benefits, withholding of taxes, arranging for business travel, reviewing motor vehicle driving records, and preparing legally required records, such as I-9 and EEO-1 forms.* Names, nicknames, postal addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and other unique identifiers.* Education, professional and work history.* Related family or other personal data for individuals (other than employee) to be covered under a health or welfare benefit.* Identifiers such as driver's license number, social security number, passport number, banking account information, or other fairly unique identifiers.* Biometric data used for time clocks, such as numerical data or fingerprints or thumbprints, or data related to physical measurements of handprints, thumbprints or fingerprints.* Temperature data and health screening information necessary to comply with public health orders related to public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.* Photographs submitted by employees used solely for the purpose of health screening programs that use facial recognition software.* Medical results and health related data resulting from medical testing for COVID-19 and from any necessary related medical examination.* Airline, rental car, and hotel account/membership information.* Internet or other electronic network activity information, including, but not limited to, browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer's interaction with an Internet Web site, application, or advertisement.We will not collect any additional categories of PII or use your PII collected for any other purpose without providing you with additional notice consistent with the CCPA.Position Summary:The Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of food services to ensure daily provision of quality nutritional services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:* CDM or State approved course in food services* Current certification as a Certified Dietary Manager in applicable State. Must maintain an active certification in good standing throughout employment.* One (1) year experience in post acute care food service* Minimum two (2) years' supervisory experienceSpecific Job Requirements:* Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action* Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility* Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department* Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation* Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.* Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information* Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures* Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions:* Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell* Ensure menus are served as written and approved by Registered Dietitian* Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperature for meals and snacks* Ensure that the patient's physician ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks* Order food, supplies, and equipment for food preparation and service, reviewing all deliveries of food for quality, proper amounts, and pricing* Recruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise food service staff* Complete nutrition documentation timely and accurately* Participate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings involving nutrition* Assist the Registered Dietitian in the collection of nutrition information and any other pertinent information* Effectively manage and operate within budget* Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients* Assist in the evacuation of patients* Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance* Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment* Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team* Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours* Read, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer

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