Public Health Nutrition Specialist

4 weeks ago


Largo, Florida, United States My Florida Corp Defunct Full time
Job Summary

The Public Health Nutrition Consultant will work under the supervision of the Nutrition Program Manager and will coordinate with the Food Service Directors to plan and direct the facility food service and staff to ensure sanitary, safe, nutritious and cost-effective meals and snacks for residents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop standard menus for all State Veterans' Homes and coordinate with the Homes to personalize the menus as needed for the needs of their specific population.
  • Coordinate with Homes to streamline the purchasing of foods and supplies to maximize our buying power.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing standards and procedures for dietary services.
  • Conduct independent quarterly facility visits to assigned State Veterans' Homes.
  • Provide onsite evaluations and audits of dietary services and develop/implement training as needed.
  • Present routine ongoing in-service instruction to maintain/improve dietary practices.
  • Provide coverage for the Homes Dietary Management staff as needed.
Requirements
  • Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian eligible with successful credentialing within one year of employment.
  • Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, drug test and national background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Employment experience in a commercial kitchen.
  • Dietary experience in a long-term care facility.
  • Experience in menu development for geriatric populations.
  • Above-average computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience developing policies and procedures.
  • Experience providing in-service instruction.
  • Experience with Quality Assurance / Quality Validation protocol.
  • Knowledge of regulatory guidelines related to food service in nursing homes.
  • Experience with the regulatory survey process (e.g. AHCA survey of a skilled nursing facility).
Working Conditions

This position requires overnight travel to assigned FDVA facilities.

Benefits

The State of Florida offers an excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance are available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and one (1) personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six credits per semester).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.



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