Director of Dietary Services at Hovein GmbH

Bastian, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dietary Management, Foodservice Operations, Leadership, Food Quality Assurance, Safety Standards Compliance, Record Keeping, Budgeting, Inventory Management, Staff Recruitment, Training, Menu Planning, Cost Control, Vendor Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Personnel Evaluation

Industry

Description

Description The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for the daily operations of foodservice department, according to facility policy and procedures and federal/ state regulations. They provide leadership and guidance to ensure that food quality, safety standards, and client expectations are satisfactorily met. Maintains records of department personnel, income and expenditures, food, supplies, inventory levels, and equipment. Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, 8 Hour Shifts, Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, evaluate, reward, discipline, and when necessary, terminate employees Develop job descriptions and job duties for each level of foodservice personnel Develop work schedules to ensure adequate staff to cover each shift Create and monitor budgets for a cost-effective program Manage revenue-generating services Use forecasts, food waste records, inventory, and equipment records to plan the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment Justify improvements in the department design and layout Work cooperatively with clients, facility staff, physicians, consultants, vendors, and other service providers. Specify standards and procedures for preparing food Participate in menu planning, including responding to client preferences, substitution lists, therapeutic diets, and industry trends Inspect meals and assure that standards for appearance, palatability, temperature, and serving times are met. Manage the preparation and service of special nourishments and supplemental feedings Assure that foods are prepared according to production schedules, menus, and standardized recipes Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of Dietary Manager’s Program, 2-yr, or 4-yr foodservice program Successful completion of Certified Dietary Manager exam 1-5 years of experience in foodservice management Prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferred Physical Demands/Working Conditions Able to lift and carry in excess of 50 lbs. Able to withstand extreme temperatures, hot and cold Able to work long hours, including some evenings, weekends, holidays, as needed Able to interact positively with people of all ages. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 30 pounds to a height of 2.5 feet and able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. Must be able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday in the dietary services area and throughout the facility. Must be able to work outside of normal work hours including nights, holidays, and weekends as needed to meet facility and position demands. Must be free of diseases that may be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility.

Responsibilities

The Director of Dietary Services oversees the daily operations of the foodservice department, ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining food quality and safety, and managing departmental personnel and finances. This role involves leading staff through hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation, while also managing budgets, inventory, and menu planning.