Dietary Services Manager - Nursing/Assisted Living Facility

Job Summary

The Director of Dietary/Food Services manages the food service operations of the facility in conjunction with a Licensed Dietitian. The Dietary/Food Service Director oversees our dietary staff to ensure that meals are attractive, tasteful and nutritious for the residents, families and staff. Oversight and management of the division budget. Overseen and supported by the Sr. Director of Dietary Services for all First Atlantic Healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:

Operations

• Work in conjunction with all departments in planning events that will require food service from the dietary department.
• Training staff according to all Federal and State of Maine standards.
• Properly train staff on all therapeutic diets and updated when a new diet is ordered.
• Work with all vendors, families, residents and staff in a professional manner and expect that of any of their staff that interact with vendors, families, residents and staff.
• Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
• Collect, analyze, and manage data.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
• Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
• Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications.
• Work with leadership team to establish appropriate level of staff per shift based upon budget.
• Collaborate with Licensed Dietician on menus
• To ensure that each resident receives a meal according to their therapeutic diets
• Purchase and maintain inventory according to the menu cycles and recipe needs
• Maintain food supplies according to the disaster plan
• Maintain a strong vendor network
• Evaluates and maintains all equipment in the dietary department
• Attends all professional meetings within the facility
• Maintain the inventory for food, paper products, chemicals and beverages used in the dietary department
• Understand and Complete Person Centered Care Plans; Interviewing new Residents to understand dietary needs and preferences

Staff Development

• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of personnel.
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise staff.
• Coach and develop staff, engaging in the growth of your team
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct professional and non-professional staff.
• Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and educational programs.
• Possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.

Professional

• Maintain awareness of advances in Dietary Services.
• Develop or expand and implement programs.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, Nursing staff, and other professional and non-professional staff.
• Knowledgeable of dietary services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing food service functions in the long-term care facility.
• Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures.
• Assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Maintain skills in order to assist staff as necessary.
• Highly functioning reasoning skills, good judgment, and critical thinking skills.
• Communicate and participate as part of a high-functioning interdisciplinary team.

Requirements:

• Two to four years related food service and leadership experience
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
• Solid computer skills – both personal computer and electronic medical record
• Strong leadership skills, able to develop strengths and skills that support a high-quality Resident experience
• Analytical skills and abilities to turn data into action; moving your facility forward

As an eligible employee of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:

• Flexible Shifts
• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution

As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our Residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career with us.

For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.

At First Atlantic Healthcare we offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse residents we care for, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.