Assistant Food Service Director

Assistant Food Service Director

Location: Garden Gate Health Care Facility

Shift: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $22.00/hr. (depending on experience)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

An Assistant Food Service Director (AFSD) would be responsible for assisting the Food Service Director with the Dietary needs from assuring the nutritional well-being of all residents. Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of the Dietary Department personnel and food production. Prepares and administers department budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the establishments of departmental procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations and administrative policies and develops standards in coordination with the Director of Dietary Services
• Responsible for work schedule, project plans, and facility food service budget
• Assist with develop and implement operational methods and techniques to provide maximum efficiency within budget allowances for food, staffing and supplies
• Determines quality and quantity of food required to meet menu specifications, provides and maintains a file of tested, standardized recipes, orders items needed and controls food production and waste
• Ensures dietary assessments are conducted for residents
• Ensures that appropriate diets are served to all residents according to current written physician diet orders
• Process diet changes and new diets as ordered by the physician and consistency changes per the Speech Therapist
• Ensures that each resident's preferences and intolerances are current and monitored
• Maintains all dietary attendance, and disciplinary

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and a graduate from a certified 120 hour Dietary Manager's course with 3 years supervisory/management experience desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Able to identify problems and devise action plan for resolution
• Understanding of Corporate Compliance Standards and continuous quality improvement
• Understanding of Universal Precautions and Infection Control techniques
• Perform duties with measured accuracy and timeliness
• Exceptional time management skills
• Respect for residents' privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Same-Day Pay Options
• Health, Dental, Life Insurance
• Referral Bonus up to $500/referral
• Retirement/Pension/401k
• Flexible Schedules