Dietary Manager

3 days ago

Altoona, Iowa, United States Pivotal Health Care Full time
About Pivotal Health Care

Pivotal Health Care is a leading provider of senior living services, dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through purpose, passion, and joy. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care and services that foster a sense of community and well-being.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Culinary Director to join our team at Prairie Vista Village. As a key member of our food service operations, you will be responsible for overseeing the dietary department, ensuring the highest quality of food and service, and providing clinical management support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the dietary department budget, including food cost and labor expenses, to ensure financial goals are met.
  • Monitor food/supply inventory usage, price, and quality.
  • Assist with the planning and implementing of cycle menus, recipes, with modified diets and extensions.
  • Monitor, audit food temperatures, portion control, palatability, and attractiveness of food; sample prepared meals; inspect diet trays for conformance to physician's diet orders prior to delivery.
  • Supervise and/or assist in the workflow and sanitary food handling techniques of staff throughout meal preparation and service.
  • Plan and coordinate dietary services functions in cooperation with other departments for traditional community celebrations, activities, or special events.
  • Interview, hire, orient, and supervise staff. Counsel employees as needed.
  • Conduct performance evaluations.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain work routines.
  • Plan, conduct, or arrange for food service staff development/in-service training programs; maintain documentation.
  • Review and revise department job descriptions, cleaning schedules, and work routines for all department positions on at least an annual basis.
  • Instruct staff on various federal, state, and community regulations, policies, and procedures and monitor compliance.
  • Understand and communicate OSHA requirements for employee safety in the food production area.
  • Understand community's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
  • Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
  • Follow defined Infection Control procedure.
  • Conduct initial dietary interview assessment for resident food preferences.
  • Obtain food preferences, diet orders/changes, note on tray cards.
  • Communicate effectively with nursing and the consulting Registered Dietitian.
  • Complete the dietary sections of the MDS 3.0, assessments, and assist with developing and maintaining Care Plan with the interdisciplinary care plan team.
  • Attend care plan conferences and resident risk meetings.
  • Monitor weights and nutritional status of residents.
  • Develop and maintain good communication with the residents and their families; respond in a positive manner when complaints are made regarding the meals.
  • Complete on-going audits in department.
  • Prepare QAPI reports and attend meetings.
Qualifications
  • The Certified Dietary Manager must be a graduate of, or working towards, an approved Certified Dietary Manager's course that meets the state and federal care regulations.
  • Clinical and cooking experience required.
  • Safe Serve certification required.
About Our Community

Pivotal Health Care is a family of retirement communities that includes Prairie Vista Village, Colonial Village, Maggie's Place of Colonial Village, Westchester Village, Linden Woods Village, and more. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a tobacco-free campus and follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.

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