JOB SUMMARY:Provides overall direction and leadership of the Food Service Department. Works closely with the Executive Food Service Director for the overall leadership in food service delivery, nutritional care and in the culinary development for restaurant/banquet services.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information.Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.Ensures that menus and departmental policies conform to nutritional standards and government regulations and procedures and understands care plans.Responsible for ordering, receiving and inventory control and availability of supplies and equipment in coordination with the Director of Purchasing.Reviews, in consultation with the registered dietitian, resident diet information and discusses requests, changes and inconsistencies with residents, staff and nursing.Visits with residents to determine preferences and provide opportunity for resident participation in food service decisions.Implements standardized recipes based on menus to provide high quality and consistent food.Recommends and implements policies for the food service department.Responsible for managing, motivating, leading and supervising co-workers who report to this position. Responsible to see that co-workers receive proper orientation, work assignments, and supervision.Recruits, hires, trains, disciplines and evaluates all dietary co-workers.Implements the sequence of work flow and the proper methods and standards used for dietary functions.

Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information.Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.Ensures that menus and departmental policies conform to nutritional standards and government regulations and procedures and understands care plans.Responsible for ordering, receiving and inventory control and availability of supplies and equipment in coordination with the Director of Purchasing.Reviews, in consultation with the registered dietitian, resident diet information and discusses requests, changes and inconsistencies with residents, staff and nursing.Visits with residents to determine preferences and provide opportunity for resident participation in food service decisions.Implements standardized recipes based on menus to provide high quality and consistent food.Recommends and implements policies for the food service department.Responsible for managing, motivating, leading and supervising co-workers who report to this position. Responsible to see that co-workers receive proper orientation, work assignments, and supervision.Recruits, hires, trains, disciplines and evaluates all dietary co-workers.Implements the sequence of work flow and the proper methods and standards used for dietary functions.

Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menusProduce high quality plates both design and taste wiseEnsure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standardsFill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessaryResourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situationManage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performanceOrder supplies to stock inventory appropriatelyComply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standardsMaintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers