Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Amelia Court House, VA, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

Benefits:

• New competitive wages
• AMAZING comprehensive benefits package
• PTO
• New added bonuses and perks
• Employee discounts and coupons

Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the Director of Dietary Services position is responsible for providing nourishing food to Residents, residents and employees under sanitary conditions and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Dietary Director manages the day-to-day operations of the dietary department by ordering food supplies, providing supervision of staff and working with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality nutritional meals are delivered on-time.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Plans, directs and supervises the activities of the dietary staff

2. Operates the dietary department in a safe and sanitary manner by ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and following established policies and procedures.

3. Plans meals far enough ahead to minimize the need for food substations.

4. Works closely with facility dietitian to ensure meals meet the nutritional needs of the Residents.

5. Ensures food supplies are appropriate and places orders when necessary.

6. Oversees food tray line to ensure trays are prepared according to diet cards in an efficient manner to meet scheduled meal and snack times.

7. Responsible for operating the Dietary Department within budgetary guidelines and limitations.

8. Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.

9. Responsible for training and educating staff members.

10. Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.

11. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.

12. Report all hazardous conditions and equipment along with any accidents/incidents to the Dietary director.

13. Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.

14. Attend and participate in meetings and in-services as directed or scheduled.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position supervises Cooks, Dietary Aides and other Dietary Staff.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Sanitation Certification.
• Dietary Manager Certification

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year experience as Dietary Manager

• Knowledge of DPH regulations