Dietary Supervisor
Job Summary:
At Loveland Care Center, we're building together: Smarter. Long-Term. Care. We invest in people, not just positions. Through career growth opportunities, supportive leadership, meaningful relationships, and a culture of respect and empowerment, we help our employees thrive both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact, you'll find it at Loveland Care Center.
Responsibilities:
Administrative Functions:
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Dietary Department, its programs, and activities
- Coordinate dietary and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Environmental, Activity and Social Services, etc.)
- Assist in developing and maintaining written dietary policies and procedures
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
Personnel Functions:
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting dietary personnel
- Schedule department work hours, personnel, work assignments, etc.
- Assist in standardizing methods in which dietary tasks will be performed
- Review and check competence of dietary personnel and make necessary adjustments or corrections
Staff Development:
- Assist in developing and implementing an effective orientation program for new dietary personnel
- Encourage dietary staff to attend and participate in training programs
- Participate in continuing educational programs to keep current with changes in the profession
Safety and Sanitation:
- Monitor dietary service personnel to assure compliance with established safety regulations
- Ensure that dietary service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
- Participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills
Equipment and Supply Functions:
- Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Dietary Director
- Place orders for equipment and supplies
- Ensure adequate inventory control procedures are in place
Resident Rights:
- Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request
- Inform the resident of consequences of not participating in prescribed therapy
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism