Description
MUST HAVE CDM certification from the CERTIFYING BOARD OF DIETARY MANAGERS
- Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of supervising the Food Services Department.
- Coordinate food services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Environmental, Activity and Social Services, etc.).
- Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
- Visit residents periodically to evaluate the quality of meals served, likes and dislikes, etc.
- Participate in completing; coding and revising of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) to ensure the resident’s dietary needs are met.
- Using the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) and other authorized facility assessments, develop a written dietary plan of care that identifies the dietary problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each dietary problem/need identified. Review goals for modifications as necessary.
- Ensure that all food services personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in planning daily food services for the resident.
- Assume the responsibility of obtaining/maintaining/filing material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals used or stored in the Food Services Department. Ensure staff is aware of and knowledgeable of MSDSs.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
- Review and assist in developing a plan of correction for food services service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator.
- Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Dietitian.
Regent Care Centers® offers a competitive compensation and benefit package for Full Time employees that includes:
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life insurance
- Flexible Spending for Medical and Dependent Care
- 401(k) Matching contributions up to 4%
Part Time employees are offered limited PTO, limited Paid Holidays, and 401k benefits. PRN employees are offered 401k benefits.
Regent Care Centers is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability, age or national origin or any other protected status.
Requirements
- A graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.
- Must be registered as a CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER in Texas
- Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.
- Must be knowledgeable of food services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing food services functions in nursing care facilities.
- Must have, as a minimum 5 years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.