The duties and responsibilities of the Dining Services Director include all aspects of the Dietary Department, supervising and coordinating team members engaged in resident food services, as well as planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities of the food service department to provide food services as prescribed by professional standards. This includes ensuring all services are in accordance with currently applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, community policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the President (Executive Director). The person that holds this position is delegated the responsibility of carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities.
The following job functions have been determined to be essential of this position. Management reserves the right to modify this list and other functions as deemed necessary.
1. Employ, schedule hours for, and assign duties to dietary personnel.
2. Evaluate work performance of dietary personnel.
3. Order food and supplies as required according to menus and department needs.
4. Keep accurate budget records.
5. Oversee sanitation of Dietary Department.
6. Cook a variety of foods in large quantities and be familiar with seasoning required and cooking time involved.
7. Monitor for substitutions when necessary.
8. Manage food service department.
9. Assist in planning menus for residents.
10. Review menus prior to preparation of food.
11. Assist in ordering, preparing, and serving meals that are palatable and appetizing.
12. Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies and document observations, interventions, and outcomes.
13. Follow established infection control and universal precaution policies when performing daily tasks, and implement changes as recommended from the Infection Control and Safety Committees.
14. Monitor dietary personnel for the wearing of protective clothing/devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious waste and/or blood/bodily fluids.
15. As assigned, assist in developing methods to determine quality and quantity of food served.
16. Report accidents and incidents to supervisor.
17. Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and community business.
18. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records and other information relating to residents, tema memebers, and community.
19. Notify supervisor of pending absence or tardiness within the timeframe described in personnel handbook.
20. Establish and encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in the activity preferences and needs of residents.
21. Follow established smoking policy and regulations, and report violations.
22. Perform other related duties as assigned.

In addition to the essential job functions described above, the following job functions are important to the proper fulfillment of duties.
1. Observe serving meals in dining room.
2. Monitor quality of food, temperature, appearance, and timeliness.
3. Conduct or monitor unpacking and storage of food as supplies arrive from vendors.
4. Assist in inspecting special diet trays to assure accuracy, portion control, appealing layout, etc., and evaluate kitchen and dietary area, etc. for upkeep, supply control, cleanliness, and safety.
5. Report staff absenteeism and tardiness, as well as grievance and complaints to supervisor.
6. Assist in completing forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
7. Assist in posting menus and cleaning schedules.
8. Report disrepair of dietary equipment to supervisor.
9. Attend department and staff meetings as needed.
10. Assist in inventorying and monitoring equipment and supplies.
11. Assist in maintaining a reference library of dietary materials to assist in the proper preparation and serving of meals.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Hunterdon County, NJ (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hunterdon County, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso