Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center
Director of Food Services
Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, us, 07076
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
Prepare and serve nutritious meals to our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.
Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu and written doctors’ orders.
Ensure that the proper quantity of food is prepared and in accordance with established time schedules.
Prepare food for special events as instructed by the Executive Director.
Maintain costs within budgeted parameters.
Use proper technique to taste prepared food to ensure quality taste and palatability prior to service.
Maintain the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Record temperatures of food according to established policy.
Report all hazardous and malfunctioning equipment to the Executive Director.
Make recommendations to the Director of Dining Services regarding improvements in recipes, menus, productions and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
Attend and participate in workshops, seminars and in-services, to keep abreast of current changes in the health care field, as well as maintain a professional status.
Assist in scheduling department working hours, personnel, work assignments, etc. to maintain quality resident care.
Routinely inspect the dietary area and practices for compliance with current applicable regulations and as requested by the Director.
Develop and utilize comprehensive inventory control procedures.
Purchase food, supplies, and equipment, as required to meet the needs of the department.
Ensure that a stock of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained at adequate levels at all times to perform departmental functions.
Ensure that there is always a 72-hour emergency food and drinking water supply per regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to ensure resident rights are protected.
Supervise and manage schedules and tasks of all dining department associates.
Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
Perform other related duties as required.
Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Assist with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation.
Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.
Perform other duties as requested.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals to our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.
Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu and written doctors’ orders.
Ensure that the proper quantity of food is prepared and in accordance with established time schedules.
Prepare food for special events as instructed by the Executive Director.
Maintain costs within budgeted parameters.
Use proper technique to taste prepared food to ensure quality taste and palatability prior to service.
Maintain the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Record temperatures of food according to established policy.
Report all hazardous and malfunctioning equipment to the Executive Director.
Make recommendations to the Director of Dining Services regarding improvements in recipes, menus, productions and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
Attend and participate in workshops, seminars and in-services, to keep abreast of current changes in the health care field, as well as maintain a professional status.
Assist in scheduling department working hours, personnel, work assignments, etc. to maintain quality resident care.
Routinely inspect the dietary area and practices for compliance with current applicable regulations and as requested by the Director.
Develop and utilize comprehensive inventory control procedures.
Purchase food, supplies, and equipment, as required to meet the needs of the department.
Ensure that a stock of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained at adequate levels at all times to perform departmental functions.
Ensure that there is always a 72-hour emergency food and drinking water supply per regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to ensure resident rights are protected.
Supervise and manage schedules and tasks of all dining department associates.
Arrive to work at the scheduled time.
Perform other related duties as required.
Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Assist with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation.
Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.
Perform other duties as requested.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
#J-18808-Ljbffr