Dietary Manager

Ridgeview Garden Assisted Living of St, George UT, is looking for a fun, hard working, motivated individual to be our new Culinary Director.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare/cook/serve meals to residents and staff on a daily basis
• Manage the kitchen and kitchen staff
• Maintain a five week rotating menu that changes with the seasons
• Utilize different foods that meet the daily nutritional requirements per AL Type 2 regulations
• Order food and supplies while sticking within the designated budget for the building

Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully work with dietitian and state officials
• Have an understanding of dementia and how it affects their well being
• Know how to successfully prepare and serve food for individuals with dementia or physical disabilities
• Have knowledge of how commonly used medications can affect residents with the foods they eat
• Able to manage and stick within a budget
• Maintain a special diet board so that staff is aware of allergies, special diets, and diabetes
• Communicate effectively with staff, coworkers, and home office personnel
• Would be responsible for hiring, disciplinary action, terminating and monitoring staff performance, and most importantly, keeping staff motivated and feeling like part of the team
• Would be required to participate in daily/monthly meetings about building/staff/special events

ServSafe Certification, background check, and TB test are required upon hire.