Food Service Director

Company: ProMedica Senior Care
Location: Port Byron
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionProMedica Senior Care, formerly HCR ManorCare, provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.The Food Service Director organizes, plans, directs, controls, and supervises functions and personnel within the dietary department which provides food and nutrition services. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutritional care.In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.Location3081 - ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation - Moline, ILEducational RequirementsAssociate's or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning.Position RequirementsFood service supervisory experience required; at least two years experience in long term care preferred.To be qualified, must meet the following criteria:ServSafe Certification for Managers, National Restaurant Association, andCertified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP), per the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers, the credentialing agency of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP), orAssociate' or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learningJob Specific Details:Nutritional Assessment Responsibilities ? Provides nutritional care within scope of practice under the direction of a registered dietitian ? Develops and utilizes a referral system for the registered dietitian for patients at nutritional risk ? Uses HCR ManorCare forms and guidelines for nutritional care of patients in the Dietary Procedures Manual ? Clinical Nutrition Guidelines ? Ensures physician?s orders are followed making recommendations for changes as needed ? Completes nutritional assessments, MDSs, RAPs and care plans using electronic systems ? Provides routine and change of condition progress notes in the patients? medical records ? Participates with health care team concerning patients? plan of care during care conferences ? Checks patients? progress toward meeting nutritional goals and determines effectiveness of nutritional care plan; documents outcome in progress notes and adjusts care plans as needed ? Visits patients regarding menus, food service, food preferences and nutritional care ? Uses and keeps current company electronic systems for patient dietary information? Promotes and assists in implementation of liberalized diets ? Reviews weight records routinely and communicates variances to registered dietitian and interdisciplinary team ? Communicates patient nutrition information using 24-hour Clinical Report, Eagle Room, SBAR tools and other center communication systems ? Adheres to HCR ManorCare ?Documentation Guidelines for the Clinical Record? ? Participates in Quality of Life programs ? Ensures compliance with nutritional standards, government regulations, and center policies and procedures ? Uses sound professional judgment and standards of professional practice at all times; Brings to the Center information on current research and trends in the profession

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