NUTRITION SUPERVISOR

Larkspur; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental options

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Larkspur is seeking a Nutrition Services Director to plan, develop, direct, and control the Dining Services department for patient meals. You will oversee food service standards, staff, equipment, and systems to provide high-quality, cost-effective nutrition services in a healthcare setting.

The role requires CDM or Certified Food Service Manager credentials, and experience in long-term care or healthcare. Strong English, math, and leadership skills are essential; experience with budgeting and

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and speaks English; comfortable with arithmetic and measurement units used in food preparation.
• Ability to cook/prepare food is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains standards for purchasing, storing and preparation of food.
• Plans and administers departmental budget.
• Directs staffing schedules and assignments for effective food service.
• Monitors nutritional status with RD through assessments and care planning.
• Coordinates with staff and participates in patient care plan meetings.
• Maintains standardized recipes and tray tickets; ensures sanitation per regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic arithmetic

Cooking/food preparation

Education

CDM or Certified Food Service Manager

Job description

.What We Offer You:Competitive payComprehensive health plan options, dental options, and vision coverageAdditional supplements benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)401(K) with company matchGenerous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for fulltime positionsCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesA company culture that is committed to compassionate careComplementary uniforms and many more perks and benefitsPlease 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 parametersSupervises 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.#LPWe 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.