Job Description

• Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.
• We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services.

• Trains workers in performance of duties. Provides leadership and training to other dietary managers in the company.
• Assigns and coordinates work of employees to promote efficiency of operations.
• Supervises serving of meals.
• Inspects kitchen and dining areas and kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards and food safety conditions are met.
• Keeps records such as quantity and cost of meals served and hours worked by employees.
• Requisitions and inspects food, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels and ensure standards of quality are met.
• Prepares work schedules and evaluates work performance of employees.
• Directs preparation of foods and beverages.
• Monitors QA in dining room and in resident rooms. Provides customer service/focus.
• Follows state and local regulations and requirements.
• Manages budget by increasing revenue and controlling costs.
• Conducts safety-related trainings.
• Ensures meals are served in a timely manner following the meal schedule as directed by administration.
• Assists Clinical Dietitian in planning menus.
• Makes weekly inspections of all dietary functions to ensure quality control measures are continually maintained.
• Participates in various committees as directed.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information.

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Food Service including cooking, purchasing, scheduling and supervision is also required.