Supervisor Dietary Services

About the Company FEEL GOOD ABOUT HELPING OTHERS FEEL BETTER A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security and benefits plus the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get, the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred it's rewarding on many levels. About the Opportunity Develop your employees' skills to ensure that as members of the resident care team, they are performing at the highest possible level. From recipes to menus to portion size and sanitation, every aspect is important. Responsibilities:
Assure that the menu is served as written, including adherence to recipes, correct portion sizes and therapeutic diets; supervise food production, serve correct food to residents, control appearance, temperature, portion size and sanitation; assure that food preparation methods used preserve nutrient content

Make meal rounds and ensure that all new admissions are visited

Purchase food and supplies within approved budgets

Instruct employees in use, care and maintenance of equipment, housekeeping and safety standards; provide follow-through on proper cleaning and maintenance programs

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of all Dietary Department jobs and assist when necessary to assure smooth operation

May need to assume responsibility for some cooking shifts depending on facility size or labor available

Participate in regularly scheduled resident care conferences and follow through on residents' dietary problems

Maintain good communications with nursing personnel

Participate in Kindred Healthcare Performance Improvement Program


Qualifications


The Supervisor must have knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques, be skilled in bulk food preparation and knowledgeable about nutritional standards and applications. Will work cooperatively as a member of a team and be skilled in directing and motivating the staff. The ability to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization is important.

Requirements include High School diploma (or equivalent), graduate of a course which meets state/federal requirements for a qualified Dietary Services Manager in a long-term care facility and someone who understands the principles of growth and development for the entire life span with ability to provide appropriate care for adolescents, adult and geriatric residents. Also requires one year of experience in large quantity food preparation; six months of experience in a supervisory role and with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.


Benefits Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. In addition to salary package, Kindred offers a competitive benefits package. Please apply via online.

*Kindred is an equal opportunity employer. Relocation funds not available, local interest only please. Drug free environment