Valley Rehab and Nursing is seeking a full time Dietary Director.

The director of Food Services coordinates all Food Service function and has oversight responsibility for all Food Services staff. This position effectively manages all areas of production and nutritional care of residents in accordance with Virginia Department of Health standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assure the preparation and delivery of food to residents fully meets the needs of each resident. Assures a safe and sanitary environment through enforcement of proper housekeeping safety and infection control procedures. Monitors Dietary Departments proper functioning to ensure quality service Records department costs, controls inventory within budgetary standards and purchases food supplies and equipment required. Recruits, trains and evaluates staff to assure high quality job performance. Assures all equipment is clean, maintained and updated. Maintains records of meal counts and production. Develops an employee work schedule that assures standards will be met and assures all required documentation is timely and complete. Participates in facility and resident council meetings and cooperates with other departments to provide for resident’s quality of life. Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and facility needs. Represents Innovative Healthcare in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, personal comfort and privacy of others.

Education and/or Experience:

Associate Degree and experience in health care preferred. Courses in food management, nutrition, diet planning, purchasing, inventory control and personnel management preferred. Supervisory experience preferred with knowledge of principles of cost accounting, record keeping and purchasing procedures.

Please apply here and we will be glad to reach out to you to schedule an interview for the Director of Dietary position with Valley Nursing Center.