Assistant Dietary Supervisor

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome package

Staff referral rewards

Career advancement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Employee events

Job summary

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center in Topeka, KS is seeking a Dietary Services Supervisor to manage the overall functions of the dietary department, ensuring quality food service and nutritional care for residents.

You will assist with menu planning, supervise staff, uphold safe food handling, and maintain standards of preparation and service. State-regulated certification and prior supervisory experience in healthcare dietary settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two to three years supervisory experience in hospital or long-term care dietary department preferred.
• Certification in food safety as required by state regulations.
• Graduate of dietary manager training program approved by the Dietary Manager’s Association and/or State Health Department preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the food service director.
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the food service director.
• Ensures that safe food handling techniques are used.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required.
• Assures that dietary staff follows standardized recipes

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Food safety certification

Dietary manager training program

Job description

Manage the overall functions of the dietary department to ensure the provision of quality food service and nutritional care.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS & PROGRAMS:

• New hire welcome package
• $150 awarded during your initial 90-days; $100+ on your annual work anniversary & $100 on your birthday
• $1,000+ staff referral reward program
• Career advancement program and opportunities including continued education
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, diablity & life insurances available
• 401k program
• Employee appreciation events
• And so much more!

GENERAL DUTIES

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the food service director
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the food service director
• Ensures that safe food handling techniques are used
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required
• Assures that dietary staff follows standardized recipes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in food safety as required by state regulations. Graduate of dietary manager training program approved by the Dietary Manager’s Association and/or State Health Department preferred
• Two to three years of supervisory experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department desirable.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Attends and participates in staff meetings; attends departmental head meetings at the discretion of the food service director, and other center meetings and sits on required committees
• Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies
• Works dietary staff job routines when assigned or as needed
• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required