Job description

As a Food Service Manager you will supervise an entire dietary department of a moderate sized Veteran long-term care facility. You will oversee the day to day management of a department with a multiple level chain of command and will coordinate with a licensed dietician consultant regarding menu planning, sanitation practices and overall food service quality.

Benefits Include:

• 3 weeks paid annual leave/year
• 3 weeks paid sick leave/year
• 13 paid holidays/year
• Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

Annual Salary: $43,840.10

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Dietary Manager (CDM)
• Knowledge of computerized inventory systems
• Ability to prepare and maintain records of food usage and per capita costs
• Associate Degree and 2 years of supervisory experience (substitutions may be allowed)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be free of diseases that may be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities per state and local requirements
• Walking, balancing, finger dexterity, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, bending, lifting, supporting, repetitive motion, frequent washing of hands
• Essential sensory and communicative activities include: feeling, seeing speaking, hearing, smelling and tasting

Job Description Summary:

• Maintain certification as a Certified Dietary Manager
• Provide oversight of the dietary department to ensure that the proper resident nutritional needs and preferences are met in a safe, aesthetically pleasing environment
• Provide oversight of the dietary department to ensure quality and quantity of food, planning of menus and budget compliance are completed appropriately, accurately, and timely
• Make frequent inspections of all work, storage and serving areas to determine that regulations governing dietetic activities are followed
• Recommend or institute changes in Dietary Services policy/procedures to achieve optimum operation of the dietary department
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation in resident medical records and participate in the resident care plan process
• Direct cost control systems to ensure budget compliance
• Effectively delegate authority to intra-department supervisors to ensure efficient flow of resources within the department
• Ensue performance management is implemented for each employee and reviewed in accordance with facility policy and procedures
• Assist in selection, recruitment, and training of new employees
• Provide counseling and disciplinary action as necessary
• Complete scheduling for department. Edit time records in automated timekeeping system and process for employees within the department. Hold departmental meetings at least monthly to ensure that an effective and harmonious work atmosphere is provided all dietary staff
• Coordinate with Licensed Dietitian Consultant on Menu planning and resident clinical dietary assessments and consultations
• Determine the ongoing in-service needs of staff and coordinate with Staff Development Coordinator to ensure that these training needs are met per an annual schedule.
• Recognize problem situations and take steps to minimize the problem through taking the initiative to make responsible decisions. This may include the ability to physically intervene as necessary
• Responds to internal and external disasters such as fires, tornados, etc., in order to protect residents, staff and property
• Load and unload stock as orders are delivered. This may require stocking shelves by reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing and bending at the knees
• Recognize basic signs of resident distress when eating, i.e., choking, loss of consciousness. Must be able to know what initial emergency steps to take when such circumstances are present
• Participate in and attend counterpart meetings
• Proficient in the use of computer and programs utilized by the facility
• Perform manual electronic data entry
• Adhere to infection control procedures as trained
• Other duties as assigned

At the Missouri Veterans Commission we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $43,840.10 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint James, MO 65559: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Dietary Manager (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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