Dietary Director at Capital Senior Living in Plymouth, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Help enrich the lives of seniors by becoming part of the Capital Senior Living team at The Waterford at Plymouth!

The Waterford at Plymouth, a premier retirement community in Plymouth, WI, provides general nursing care to residents in an assisted living and temporary care facility.  We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we care for. If you’re looking to grow your career and experience in a team-oriented environment, apply for our Dietary Director position today.

A career with The Waterford at Plymouth truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. We are looking for a Dietary Director to join our team!

Dietary Director Responsibilities include:
· Hire, train, orient, and discipline dietary staff.
· Ensure staff personal hygiene and sanitation standards.
· Follow all diet guidelines including proper temperatures and serving times. Educate department staff in all aspects of dietary functions.
· Maintain all dietary equipment in a clean, safe manner.
· Implement daily staff assignments to ensure standards are being met. Oversee dining room staff.
· Cook meals as needed in the absence of staff. Establish competitive purchasing practices.
· Maintain sufficient inventory according to policy/procedure including emergency supply.
· Assure that staff is screened for communicable diseases.
· Formulate menu planning and recipes with guidelines of a dietician as required.
· Assure that menus are accurately adhered to and appropriate substitutions are made per policy.
· Delegate authority to competent staff in his/her absence.
· Provide dietary service for any/all in-house functions. Ensure quality and quantity of all deliveries.
· Perform physical inventory as required by community policy.
· Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
· Conduct regular staff meetings to provide a means for communication within the department.
· Respect and take care of community equipment and is not wasteful of supplies.
· Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions. Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.
· Follow community policies and procedures. Continue growth and expand job knowledge.
· Demonstrate leadership skills.
· Maximize the potential of each employee supervised.

Ideal candidate will:
· Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and care to our senior residents
· Appreciate the value of being a dependable & responsible member of greater team
· Be open minded; willing to listen to and share new ideas

Perks of joining our team:
· Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
· 401k retirement savings plan*
· Paid time off*
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

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