NUTRITION SUPERVISOR

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)

Career growth opportunities

Compassionate care culture

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network in Lufkin, TX is seeking a Nutrition Services Director to plan, develop, direct and control the Dining Services department, ensuring high-quality food service for patients in a cost-effective manner.

The role involves maintaining standards, managing staff and equipment, and coordinating with the Registered Dietitian to monitor nutritional status and care plans. Strong leadership and compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• CDM or CFSM certification required.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; basic arithmetic and units used in food prep.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains standards for purchasing, storing and preparation of food.
• Plans and administers departmental budget.
• Plans and directs staff scheduling and assignments for effective food service.
• Monitors nutritional status with Registered Dietitian and care planning.
• Ensures safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance in the facility.

Skills

CDM or Certified Food Service Manager

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Skilled Nursing at Larkspur - Lufkin, TX 75904, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nutrition Services.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health plan options, dental options, and vision coverage
• Additional supplements benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)
• 401(K) with company match
• Generous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for fulltime positions
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• A company culture that is committed to compassionate care
• Complementary uniforms and many more perks and benefits

Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of the Nutrition Services Director position is to plan, develop, direct, and control the activities of the Dining Services department. This position is responsible for food service standards, policy and procedure, dining staff, equipment, systems, and work areas, while providing the highest quality of food service for patients in a cost-effective manner.

Qualifications:

• a CDM or Certified Food Service Manager.
• Minimum of one years experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English language and with a knowledge of arithmetic and units of measurement used in food preparation.
• Ability to cook/prepare food preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes and maintains standards for purchasing, storing and preparation of food.
• Establishes and maintains procedures to meet safety and sanitation standards to assure compliance with government regulations.
• Plans and administers departmental budget.
• Plans and directs employee staffing schedule and assignments to ensure effective food service.
• With Registered Dietitian, monitors nutritional status of patients using regular assessments, progress notes and care planning.
• Represents Nutrition Services Department at staff meetings and communicates pertinent administrative information to staff.
• Adapts master menu cycle to individual and facility preferences with Registered Dietitian.
• Purchase or requisitions food supplies in appropriate quantities based upon the menu and established budgetary parameters
• Supervises receiving and storing of food.
• Monitors all temperatures per local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains and issues a file of standardized recipes adjusted to the proper yield.
• Completes initial patient food preferences.
• Maintains diet roster and nourishment list.
• Maintains kitchen Equipment Log.
• Prepares, updates and audits tray tickets as needed.
• In-services Nutrition Services staff on regular basis.
• Prepares and submits financial reports as required.
• Monitors e-mail on regular basis.
• Coordinates catering as necessary.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Attends patient care plan meetings.
• Completes employee evaluations on either an annual basis or post probationary period; as well as provides counsel or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Network Policy and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
• Attends in-services, understands, and complies with Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

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We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.