Director of Nursing

The Dining Services Director supervises all aspects of food service for the community, including hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff. Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, dining, and storage areas and ensures equipment is clean and in good working order. The DSD receives consultation from a Registered Dietician.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Policy/Procedures/Administration:Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures about the position, the department, and the personnelMust maintain knowledge of current and updated health laws and regulations about city/county and state codesDirects and assists in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, employees, and guestsHires, trains, and supervises dining services staff to ensure proper preparation of food in compliance with policies and to ensure proper storage and handling of raw food and suppliesPrepares monthly menus suitable to the dietary needs of the residents. Ensures the menus are followed and food is prepared and served by proper sanitation procedures and standardsEnsures that meals are served on schedule and that there is no more than a fourteen (14) hour span between the end of the evening meal and the beginning of breakfastEnsures an evening snack of nutritional value is available to residents who desire the sameMaintains copies of menus, as served for at least three (3) monthsEnsures that the food service area and all equipment exceed sanitation requirements set forth by federal, state, and local health regulations and meet the community standardsOrders all raw food, supplies, and equipment through approved vendors and keeps an accurate inventoryAble to maintain quality standards and stay within budget for food, supplies, and labor hoursUnderstands personnel policies and manages the food service department accordinglyControls food portions served and observed amounts consumedPrepares and posts menus in the kitchenDevelop and maintains a preventative maintenance program for dining services equipment with the assistance of the Maintenance SupervisorAttends all required staff meetings and in-servicesPerforms all duties as assignedResidents:Meets and visits with all new residents within four (4) days of move-inWill become familiar with specific requests and diets of each resident. Must be alert to changes in diet orders or resident abilities as well as likes and dislikesProvides excellent customer service when interacting with residents, visitors, and staffFollows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident informationRecognizes the special dietary needs of residents living in Harmony Square (HS). Trains staff to identify these needs as well. Ensures food offerings at HS are appropriate to meet resident needsConducts monthly food committee meetings with resident representativesStaff:Plans, organizes, assists, and supervises dining services to assist with marketing functionsSets up and conducts in-service educational training for dining services staffMay supervise and conduct training sessions for other staff members as assignedRequirements:Must possess a Food Service Manager Certificate and meet all regulatory requirements necessary to hold a position as a Food Service ManagerMust have a working knowledge of ordering, storing, preparing, and serving in a food service environment, preferably in senior careMust be a high school graduateMust have experience in dining services with Management/Leadership experienceMust be SERV Safe CertifiedMust possess strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with residents, visitors, staff, and management teamMust be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidaysMust have good leadership and supervisory skillsMust have knowledge and understanding of nutritional needs and challenges of assisted living residentsMust be able to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently during the workdayMust be able to lift 50 lbs regularly, or at least eight times a shift, with the ability to carry heavy objects up to 20 feetStrong organizational skills and ability to multi-taskMust maintain a neat and clean public appearance presentation