<span>Director of Dietary</span>

$55,000 - $55,000/Yr

Unclassified - Hammonton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hammonton, NJ

About the position

The Director of Dietary is responsible for coordinating resident dietary menu planning and overseeing the daily operations of food preparation by dietary staff. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining high standards of food quality and service for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Creates dietary menu and monitors food preparation methods and portion sizes, integrating nutritional requirements of specific residents.
• Complies with state and federal sanitation standards and oversees compliance by dietary staff.
• Leads and assists with meal preparation when needed.
• Inspects food, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels and ensure quality standards are met.
• Oversees meal service while on duty and directs preparation of food and beverages.
• Investigates and resolves complaints regarding food quality and service.
• Responsible for labor and budget control for the Dietary department.
• Trains and oversees dietary staff to ensure quality standards and service.
• Schedules staff hours and coordinates assignment of dietary personnel.
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Administrator.
• Assists families and other visitors as needed.
• Attends in-services and other required meetings.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in volume and modified diet preparation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be state approved in food handling and preparation; ServSafe Certified required.
• Previous experience in a long-term care or hospital setting preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and PTO
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities through the 'Pathway to Promotion' program
• A full range of health plans including vision and dental
• SwiftMD Telemedicine at low or no cost
• Special pay rates on holidays
• $10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
• Family planning and support services through Maven
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• On-demand wages via ZayZoon
• Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award