Dietary Supervisor

Key Job Duties And Responsibilities

The Dietary Supervisor assures meals are prepared according to the dietician approved menus and in accordance with federal and state regulations. Must have the ability to successfully cook for an average of 30 or more residents at a time. Plans menus in consultation with a dietitian taking advantage of foods in season and local availability, and with the input from the residents to meet most of the resident’s preferences.

Supervises cooks and dietary aides; may serve meals when needed, order supplies, keeps records and accounts, creates, and maintains employee schedules. Participates in assessing, planning, and maintaining all residents’ dietary needs.

• Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director.
• 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.
• Assure that meals and snacks are prepared according to the menus; that meals taste good and are presentable.
• Assures all meals are served to residents according to the physician’s orders.
• Ensures there are adequate foods, supplies and equipment available.
• Assures that kitchen equipment is clean, in working order and available to dietary staff.
• Implement and maintain a weekly cleaning schedule.
• Maintain all infection control procedures in preparation and storage of food and equipment.
• Maintains and keeps accurate accounting for all budgets assigned and gets approval from Executive Director to spend more than the budget.
• Responsible for dietary department staff.
• Participate in care plan meetings and comply with goals and approaches set forth in residents’ care plan and get feedback from residents on satisfaction of meals and make changes as needed.
• Monitors personal and staff compliance to residents’ rights.
• Responsible for compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.