Assistant Dietary Manager

At Strive Recovery, we are committed to transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health and addiction services. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated professionals who are ready to elevate care and make a difference every day.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Assistant Dietary Manger is to assist the Director of Dietary in planning, organizing, developing and implementing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Job Description

1. Coordinates dietary services and activities with other related departments

2. Assists the dietary staff in the use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.

3. Ensure that the staff utilizes any special equipment and utensils the resident may need as ordered by the IDT (e.g., plate guard, enlarged silverware handles, etc.)

4. Help to provide substitute foods of similar nutritive value to residents who refuse foods served

5. Must be competent in the use of kitchen equipment as well as their maintenance and sanitation. Equipment may include, but is not limited to: Blender, Meat Slicer, Steam Table, Refrigerator/Freezers, Can Opener, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Coffee Maker, Plate Warmer, Toaster, and Oven & Range

6. Inspects food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control & notify Director of Dietary

7. Assists Director of Dietary Services in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as needed

8. Interviews residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet preferences

9. Assists in daily counts to ensure lack of over production of food

10. Visits residents periodically to evaluate the quality of meals served, likes and dislikes, etc. to ensure staff have current preferences

11. Ensures that residents are offered a nourishing snack at bedtime

12. Makes daily rounds to assure that dietary personnel are performing required duties and to assure that appropriate dietary procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility (ex: daily chore charts, food temps, etc. are being done daily)

13. Assist in delivering & collecting meal tickets as necessary to ensure residents are getting a choice in their meals

14. Perform in other positions when needed, this will include an on-call rotation and adjustment of hours as needed

15. Assist with keeping food storage area clean & organized (including rotating stock)

16. Assist with putting away food orders as they arrive

17. Provide guidance to all cooks & dietary helpers if able or direct to Director of Dietary Services

18. Aid in preparing in-service training for Dietary employees as needed

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Vacation Time

Paid Time Off

Positive work environment

Regular staff appreciation and recognition

Qualifications

1. Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent

2. Must have training in food management

3. Must have food service experience in long-term care

4. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

5. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public

6. Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guid elines governing dietary functions in the long-term care facility

7. Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices

8. Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and lead other personnel

9. Must be prepared to handle emergencies as they come up

10. Must be prepared to work in more than one position within the department if needed and as necessary

11. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility

Strive Recovery is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.