Dietitian

Supervise staff in the day-to-day facility operations of assigned areas.

• Direct and participate in food preparation and service of food that is safe, appetizing and is of the quality and quantity to meet each resident's needs in accordance with the physician's orders.

• Plans and assists in preparation and service of holiday, special meals and functions.

• Hires, trains, disciplines and when appropriate terminates dietary employees.

• Maintains cost and works to meet budget guidelines.

• Processes new diet orders and diet changes when received from nursing staff and keeps diet cards updated.

• Transmit order for appropriate food and supplies.

• Document and notify Dietician if menu changes.

• Assess resident food preferences and allergies.

• Make job assignments and set priorities.

Orient new staff and participate in recruitment and selection.

• Communicate policies, assist and coach as needed.

• Monitor work assignments, provide feedback, evaluate performance and discipline as needed.

• Maintain record, manage budgets and supplies, and fulfill department head responsibilities • Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; ensure Universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment.

• Assist others as requested and function as a working supervisor in all areas of responsibilities as the departments' budgeted hours and workload require.

• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service.

Records food temperatures according to established policy.

• Maintain kitchen and food storage area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.

• Inspects Dietary Department regularly to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.

• Participate in QA and IDT meetings as assigned.

• Assist in preparing and planning the Dietary department's budget and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval.

• Conduct, attend and participate in orientation, training, in-service education activities and staff meetings.

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.

Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

• Visit all residents to conduct nutritional assessment and screening, explain diet, record food preferences and promote quality food service.

Supervisory Requirements This position has supervisor responsibilities