Valley Behavioral Health is looking for a Director of Food and Nutrition located in Barling, Arkansas.
Company Information
Company Name: Valley Behavioral Health
Company Address: 10301 Mayo Drive
Company City: Barling
Company State: AR
Company Zip: 72923
Company Description: Valley Behavioral Health, a 114 bed inpatient acute psychiatric hospital. Valley Behavioral Health is a challenging field that can yield significant rewards. At Valley, we are committed to providing you with the training, guidance and support that will help you progress in your career and achieve sustained success. At our hospital you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team.
Job Information
Job Title: Director of Food and Nutrition
Job Location: Barling, AR
Job Type: Full Time
Required Licenses/Certifications: Certified Dietary Manager Certification
Job Description
- Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
- Provide orientation, training and evaluation of staff per facility policies and standards.
- Understand policies and their impact on the daily operation of the department.
- Ensure menus served are nutritionally adequate and well received.
- Identify and report to the dietitian any problems in the implementation of the care plan/special diet orders.
- Responsible for or may assist dietitian with establishing or revising dietary policies and menu.
- Determine budget requirements for the department and review/approve expenditures.
- Establish policies and procedures for the department.
- Observe and analyze work processes to improve efficiency of operations.
- Check quality and quantity of supplies received and following up on any discrepancies.
- Check incoming food and supplies for quality, correct amount, correct price and direct the storage of received goods or equipment.
- Responsible for documentation and cost management.
- Supervise the use of standardized recipes for food preparation.
- Plan and assist in prep of special meals for events.
- Direct and assist with departmental cleaning not performed by housekeeping.
- Provide direction and supervision to managers or supervisors who are assigned responsibility for assisting in providing food service support for the facility.
Required Experience
Six or more years’ experience in food services role with four or more years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services required.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred.
Salary
Based on experience
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