DEPARTMENT: Dining Services
JOB TITLE: Nutrition Coordinator
Date of Last Revision: March 2022 Reports to: Dietary Supervisor
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Purpose of Job:
Under the supervision of the Dietary Supervisor & Dietitian, the primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions for Health Care Areas as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.
Introduction:
Your job description has been designed to outline the responsibilities of your specific job title. Every effort has been made to include all items. It is understood that since you work in the service industry that NOT all situations can be listed. We encourage you to provide the best customer services possible while accomplishing the tasks of your job. The omission of specific duties or responsibilities does not mean that you should not complete the task. Your job description outlines the general duties as well as establishes the method for performing other duties as assigned by a Director, Vice President or President.
Each job description contains 7 essential categories for every job and 2 categories of title specific duties. Please review them and ask your supervisor if you have any questions.
Administrative Functions:
Maintain a good work rapport with inter-departmental personnel.
Assist in planning, developing, organizing and implementing departmental activities as directed.
Assist coordinating departmental service with other departments.
Adhere to all WHV policies and procedures.
Perform administrative duties such as: filing, completing forms, reading memos and attend meetings, as directed.
Create and maintain a good customer service environment.
Attends monthly town hall meetings as scheduled.
Training/In-Service Attendance:
Attend and participate in all required in-services and educational classes.
Attend and participate in workshops, seminars and coursework, as directed.
Safety and Sanitation:
Follow and establish safety procedures and precautions when performing the aspects of your job.
Report all injuries immediately to your supervisor.
Lift using proper technique. Assist others when directed.
Report all unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment to your supervisor.
Maintain a work area that is clean and hazard free.
Follow all infection control procedures as they apply.
Know and follow fire and disaster plans.
Use personal protective equipment when performing tasks that might involve infectious materials.
Equipment and Supply Usage:
Report all equipment malfunctions or breakdowns immediately.
Report low or depleted supplies to the appropriate person.
Use equipment for its intended purpose.
Follow correct official procedures when using equipment.
Resident Rights:
Maintain the confidentiality of resident information.
Handle all resident property with respect.
Knock before entering into a resident’s room or dwelling.
Ensure that residents are treated fairly and with respect allowing for individuality and privacy.
Uphold the residents’ civil rights.
Regulatory Compliance:
Follow all OSHA, CDC guidelines.
Review book of Material Safety Data Sheets prior to working with any chemicals.
Treat all team members fairly and equally without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap or marital status.
Adhere to all local, state or federal regulations as they apply.
Completes annual compliance training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
Abides by White Horse Village’s code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
Committee Function:
Serve on committees as assigned.
When serving on a committee, participate to the fullest of your ability.
Supervision Responsibilities:
Work with the Dietary Supervisor/Dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
Post weekly menus and therapeutic diet spreadsheets in all healthcare areas.
Maintains current computerized tray system
Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
Supervise the completion/filing of residents’ menus for therapeutic diets following dietitian’s orders and delivers said menus.
Check menus before each meal: orders food from production accordingly.
Makes rounds, picking up menus and diet requisitions as needed.
Supervise and complete the delivery production requirements to supervisor as per departmental policies (including checking line for temperature, texture, taste, and accuracy of preparation.)
Informs cooks of necessary items needed
Assist in determining dietary aide staffing requirements necessary to meet the Dietary Department’s needs.
Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other dietary aides as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties.
Develop/maintain standardized methods in which dietary tasks will be performed in accordance with policies and procedures.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department
Recommend to the Director of Dining Service the equipment and supply needs of all dietary aides
Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly.
Assist in developing and implementing procedures for the safe operation of all dietary aide equipment.
Assure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the department’s equipment.
Assure that all dietary aides operate dietary service equipment in a safe manner.
Assist in developing and implementing procedures, which ensure that dietary service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
Daily Job Functions
Set up any catering functions in HC when needed
Assure meal service begins on time at each meal.
Assist in all healthcare dining rooms as needed.
Communicate with Nursing to insure all residents have been fed
Assure inventory sheets are completed and turned in, weekly
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Visit all new residents and provide explanation of meals and meal service
Assure all menu packets are organized and up to date
Compliance Requirements:
VALUES:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I, ________________________ have read this Job Description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein.
(Team Member Print Name)
I hereby accept the position as _ _____________________________________ and agree to abide by the requirements
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set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.
I understand that this Job Description is not all inclusive, and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned.
I further understand that this Job Description does not constitute an employment contract.
I further understand that White Horse Village is an “At-Will” employer, and that my employment is “At-Will”, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated “At-Will” by White Horse Village or by myself, and that such termination may occur with or without cause, and with or without notice.
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Team Member Signature Date
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Director/Supervisor Signature Date
White Horse Village Inc. is a non-profit, full service, lifecare community for people 62 and over, White Horse Village attracts those who want to design their own retirement lifestyle. The on-site Healthcare Center assures that our residents are provided with any necessary healthcare — be it temporary or permanent, personal care or skilled nursing care.
