Dietary Supervisor

Job Description

Job Summary

Works under the direction of the Food Service Director to ensure appropriate supervision and operation of the Dietary Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in the training, evaluating, and supervising of employee under direct guidance and directions of Food Service Director

Supervises tray line/server and dining room meal service in a timely and appropriate manner to provide high quality dietary service to patients, residents, visitors and employees of the facility

Ensures that all facility policies and procedures are followed by all employees of the dietary department

Assures all proper safety and sanitation practices are followed by all personnel under their supervision in the dietary department.

Notifies the Food Service Director or designee of any concerns related to equipment function and safety

Records employee and guest meals as indicated.

Completes/enters all information into the computers as directed by Food Services Director (ie. extension sheet, tray tickets)

Performs all duties as instructed/delegated by Food Service Director in a timely and appropriate manner.

Issues and ensures completion of assignments. Takes corrective action as indicated.

Oversees orientation of newly hired staff

Performs audits as directed by the Food Service Director.

Assists completing period job performance evaluations for dietary staff.

Newly hired staff mentoring – communicates progress and concerns

Orders supplies and completes monthly inventory as directed by the Food Service Director

Ensures that all hot/cold food & beverage temperatures are recorded for meals. Address any issues immediately.

Ensure that all equipment (cooler, freezer, dish machine) temps are recorded as per policy & procedure. Addresses any variances immediately and follows-up with chain of command

Oversees safe and appropriate food storage in accordance with all policies and procedures

Maintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standards.

Complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functions.

Aware of, and adheres to, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Resident Abuse Reporting Law, and Confidentiality of Resident Information.

Communicates and observes the Corporate Compliance Program effectively

Follows all established policies and procedures

Follows universal Precautions and Infection Control techniques

Contributes to facility QAPI

Follows safety procedures by recognizing, removing, and/or reporting potential hazards.

Economical and careful with supplies and equipment.

Attends all in-services

Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.

Comes to work in neat, clean attire and consistently presents an appropriate professional appearance.

Represents the organization professionally.

This individual continuously exhibits and fosters a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers.

Perform duties with measure accuracy and timeliness

Provides direction for surrounding staff members, assisting them to perform their workload independently, acting as a role model relative to professionalism, attitude, communication and personal presentation.

Sets high standards, seeking to “raise the bar”, exhibits commitment to strive for and exceed expectations.

Accepts constructive criticism and direction while administering same to subordinates.

Identifies actual or potential problems and devises an action plan for resolution. Implements solutions and monitors outcomes using judgement skills to choose the best course of action.

Promptly reports all needs and concerns to the Supervisor or designated alternate.

Acts as Food Service Director, in their absence

Other duties as assigned by Food Service Director or Administrator

Full-time