Dietary Services Team Lead — Resident Nutrition

Midwest Health; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health in Knoxville, IA is seeking an Assistant Dietary Supervisor to prepare meals according to current standards and policies, under the direction of the Director of Food Services. This role also supports the Dietary Manager in managerial duties as needed.

The position requires ServSafe completion, basic computer skills, and strong English communication. You will work in a care-focused environment, ensuring meals meet planned menus and dietary requirements while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed all ServSafe educational requirements.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Charge Nurse on Duty.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Director of Food Services.
• Assures staff compliance to all state and federal regulations.
• Complies with schedule as established by Dietary Manager.
• Review menus prior to preparation.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

Skills

ServSafe

Basic computer skills

English language proficiency

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Midwest Health in Knoxville, IA is seeking an Assistant Dietary Supervisor to prepare meals according to current standards and policies, under the direction of the Director of Food Services. This role also supports the Dietary Manager in managerial duties as needed.

The position requires ServSafe completion, basic computer skills, and strong English communication. You will work in a care-focused environment, ensuring meals meet planned menus and dietary requirements while maintaining safety and