Director of Dietary Services

Director of Dietary Services:

Elkader Care Center is seeking a full-time Directory of Dietary Services to join their team of professionals.

This position will need the ability to work a rotating schedule of 6:00 am - 1:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm, which includes 16 hours per week of supervisory time. The Supervisor position requires knowledge to help direct our Dietary Aides and Cooks to help ensure the kitchen is running smoothly for our wonderful residents and staff.

This individual should have excellent people skills and the ability to work seamlessly with other departmental staff.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing safe and timely meal preparation, including the provision of meals and/or supplements in accordance with residents’ needs, preferences, and care plan.
• Monitoring regular and therapeutic diets, including texture of foods and liquids to meet the specialized needs of residents.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment.
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure proper sanitation and safety practices of staff.
• Ensure safe receiving, storage, preparation, and service of food. Protect food in all phases of preparation, holding, service, cooking, and transportation.
• Participating in QAPI activities when food and nutrition services are involved.