• Ensures adaptive equipment necessary for food consumption is available.
• Works closely with dietary consultants.
• Established quality standards for planning, preparing, and food yield.
• Creates and submits menus that assure nutritional adequacy and variety, including modified diets and special diets.
• Conducts pricing audits annually to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Works closely with RN supervisor regarding dietary orders prescribed by the physician.
• Recommends and/or orders food and other supplies used by the Dietary Department and ensures adequate quantities are on hand.
• Obtains in-service training at least annually.
• Provides training to all new staff.
• Holds in-service training on specific dietary programs as needed, but not less than annually.
• Trains dietary staff in the implementation of dietary procedures and health and safety standards.
• Assists in training staff and individuals about good nutrition and dietary goals.
• Confers with the Administrator in the development of policies, procedures and other written documentation as appropriate.
• Develops written policies and procedures defining the use of acceptable dietary programs.
• Serves as the Team for completing assessments in accordance with the Service Plan schedules.
• Functions as a consultant to staff and families.
• Serves on Health, Safety, Infection Control, and other assigned committees.
• Attends administrative meetings and communicates with staff to enhance the flow of information.
• Serves on other committees as required.
• Ensures positions are filled in a timely manner.
• Provides dietary schedule to the Timekeeper.
• Ensures staff coverage.
• Develops departmental work schedules.
• Completes evaluations and disciplinary actions in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned