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Carnegie Post Acute Skilled Nursing at Princeton

Assistant Dietary Director/Executive Chef

Carnegie Post Acute Skilled Nursing at Princeton, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543


Assistant Dietary Director/Executive Chef for Carnegie Post Acute Skilled Nursing at Princeton in Princeton

Shift/hours: Full TimeFull Time

Nursing Home Facility

seeking an Assistant Dietary Director/Executive Chef

Responsibilities include:

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.\

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.

Assist Director when needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent

Food Service exp. in Long-Term Care settings strongly preferred

ServSafe certification preferred

Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep

Experience with State, County and Federal codes preferred

Excellent communication skills

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