Food and Nutrition Services Manager
Company: Alden North Shore Rehabilitation and Health Care C
Location: Skokie
Posted on: November 25, 2022
Job Description:
Alden North Shore Rehabilitation and Health Care Center - JOB
SUMMARY
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- Responsible to plan, organize, develop, educate, and direct the
overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with
current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and
regulations, facility policies and as directed by the
Administrator.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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- Licensed Registered Dietitian, or other clinically qualified
nutrition professional (as defined by CMS F801 483.60(a)(1) ) or
meets one of the following:
- Has received certification as a Certified Dietary
Manager.
- Has similar national certification for food service management
and safety from a national certifying body; or
- Has an Associate's or higher degree in food service management
or in hospitality, if the course study includes food service or
restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher
learning.
- If hired prior to Nov. 28, 2016, must become a CDM by Nov. 28,
2021. If hired after Nov. 28, 2016, must become a CDM by Nov. 28,
2017.
- Must possess a current/valid Sanitation Certificate or be
willing to take the necessary educational course to obtain
one.
- Current knowledge and application of Federal and State
Long-Term Care (LTC) Food and Nutrition Services
regulations.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in
an understandable manner.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action that are in the best interest of
the residents, staff, and families.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents,
family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel
and the general public in a professional manor.
- Must possess leadership ability and a willingness to work
harmoniously with other personnel.
- The ability to accept and utilize professional supervision,
consultation and in- service training/educational
opportunities.
- Must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential data with
professional discretion.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the
workday.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will
enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements
of the position can be fully met.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal
integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents,
family members, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional
stability.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of
the position.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly,
emotionally upset and at times hostile people.
- May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment,
supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the
day.
- Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and
palatability.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases,
conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and
Hepatitis B viruses.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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- Ensure that established departmental policies and procedures
are followed
- Attends and actively participates in resident care plan
conference
- Assess nutritional status of each resident per standards of
care
- Recruit, interview, and select FNS personnel with the approval
of the Administrator
- Schedule department work hours, personnel, work assignments,
etc. to expedite work
- Complete performance evaluations timely
- Assure that the FNS personnel are performing required duties,
obtain all appropriate credentials and training, and follow all
approved procedures
- Plan, conduct, and participate in in-service education
programs
- Orient new employees to the facility, his/her department, and
its policies and procedures
- Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs
of the department
- Place orders for food, equipment, and supplies, as necessary
following established budgetary guidelines approved by the
Administrator
- Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc.
for upkeep and supply control
- Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing
department
- Review resident food concerns from Resident Food Committee or
Resident Council and make written report to the Administrator of
proposed intervention
- Interview residents, or family members, to obtain diet history
and food preferences
- Maintain an up-to-date list of all diets, blue cards,
nourishment list, resident preferences, and resident diet
census
- Complete MDS section and corresponding CAA's, triggers, and
care plans, to establish a workable nutrition plan for each
resident
- Visit with residents and/or family to evaluate their acceptance
of meals served
- Review Meal Monitoring Form and document on those residents
identified to have decreased oral intake or an unusual eating
pattern
- Assure that stock levels of food supplies are maintained at
adequate levels
- Ensure that all personal operate dietary equipment in a safe
manner
- Work with Corporate management team as necessary and implement
changes as recommended
- Development, maintain, and implement the facility's Quality
Assurance Program
- Attend department head meetings, Infection Control meetings,
Quality Assurance Meetings, etc. as directed
- Supervise, educate, counsel and discipline FNS personnel as
needed.
- Perform rounds on a daily basis to guarantee all forms are
completed, food temperatures are accurate, all equipment is
functioning properly, all food items are labeled and stored
properly, etc.
- Supervise all dining rooms for proper service of diets,
portions, temperatures, sanitation, etc.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Keywords: Alden North Shore Rehabilitation and Health Care C, Skokie , Food and Nutrition Services Manager, Executive , Skokie, Illinois
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