• Job Description

  Req#: DIROF021412

  Plans weekly menus in accordance with the community policies
  and procedures, and incorporates a variety of nutritional foods and
  foods in season
   Maintains an adequate inventory of foods and supplies from
  company approved vendors
   Continues to look for ways to improve and/or enhance the quality
  of the food service provided
   Prepares and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines,
  regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food
  preferences
   Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and
  appealing manner
   Assists in fostering residents’ independence with eating by taking
  the time to know the residents and providing adaptive equipment
  when needed
   Ensures that food is delivered on time
   Visits with the residents at each meal when able to ensure quality
  of service. Ensures that all concerns will be addressed
   Prepares food and coordinates food services for special community
  events when requested
   Encourages residents to participate in the food service program by
  providing a forum for their input and suggestions
   Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment
   Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with
  infection control standards
   Participate in the recruitment and hiring of food service associates
   Participate in training of all associates, including food service
  associates, in safety issues, emergency situations, infection control
  and safe practices
   Supervises all food service associates ensuring adequate staffing
  meeting the needs of the community

  Ensures that all food staff abide by sanitation and safety
  regulations and perform their duties as required and expected
   Conduct regular performance appraisals with associates
   Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by
  associates
   Performs Manager On Duty responsibilities when assigned
   The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
   The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of
  the residents
   Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to
  perform the job safely or competently.

  Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant
  leadership
   Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
   Attends required community meetings and participates Life
  Enrichment activities when able

  Equal Opportunity Employer
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• About the company

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