kITCHEN SUPERVISOR

LEXINGTON; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Lexington is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee food preparation and service. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and managing dietary needs of residents. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a dietary manager's course certification, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a chance to enhance the quality of food service in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dietary staff and ensure food safety and quality.
• Plan and prepare special meals and maintain budget control.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and manage dietary services.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dietary manager's course

Job description

Description

Direct and participate in food preparation and service, ensuring food is safe, appetizing, and meets residents' needs according to physicians' orders and approved menus. Maintain cost control and work within budget guidelines. Plan and assist in preparing and serving holiday and special meals and functions. Supervise all dietary functions and personnel, including hiring, orientation, training, discipline, and termination when appropriate.

Ensure proper storage of food and supplies, complying with current state and federal guidelines. Process new diet orders and changes from nursing staff, updating diet cards accordingly. Maintain sufficient staffing levels for dietary services and assess residents' food preferences and allergies. Prepare staff schedules and manage schedule adjustments.

Keep the kitchen and food storage areas safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary. Transmit orders for food and supplies, document menu changes, and notify the Dietitian. Participate in QA and IDT meetings as assigned. Check trays for accuracy before delivery and regularly inspect the Dietary Department for safety and sanitation.

Plan and present in-service education programs for dietary staff. Address on-the-job injuries by investigating and implementing corrective actions or retraining employees. Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain the security of the Dietary Department and coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments.

Complete monthly nutritional notes for residents at nutritional risk, conduct resident visits for nutritional assessment and screening, explain diets, record food preferences, and promote quality food service.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assist in supervising and managing dietary staff.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved dietary manager's course meeting state and federal regulations.
• Preferably, one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department.

Skills:

• Ability to read and understand technical procedures, policies, recipes, and manuals.
• Effective communication skills for presenting information and responding to questions.
• Mathematical skills to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to interpret various instructions.
• Knowledge of PCC preferred and ongoing licensing and continuing education requirements.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional climbing, kneeling, crouching; visual acuity for close and distant perception.

Work Environment: Typically low to moderate noise levels; accommodations available for disabilities.

Note: Duties may be reassigned or modified at management's discretion. This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive.