Director of Dietary Services - RHC

Company: Friendship Retirement Community
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer's and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

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Friendship is looking for a Full Time Director of Dietary Services to join our Friendship Richfield Health Center team, located in Salem, VA. The Director of Dietary Services is responsible for providing and maintaining sanitary conditions in which resident, visitor and staff meals are prepared. They ensure that all food is high quality and nutritious.

Roles & Responsibilities:
--- Oversee compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points by recording temperature readings for refrigerators, dishwashers and food items daily
--- Abide by facility policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations related to food safety and sanitation
--- Monitor dish room activity and cleaning assignments
--- Follows cleaning schedule of equipment and areas as assigned, to include walls, floors and cooking equipment
--- Plans daily work assignments for all staff
--- Communicates with patients and residents regarding complaints and concerns
--- Oversees food production and compliance with instructions (menu, portion sizes, etc.)
--- Consults with other departments to determine nutritional needs and dietary restrictions for each resident
--- Understands and uses forecasting, work production and communication sheets
--- Responsible for performance management, training and disciplinary actions for staff
Qualifications:
--- High school diploma or GED required
--- CDM preferred
--- Must have knowledge of OBRA regulations
--- 3 years of food service management required, preferably in a healthcare setting
--- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
--- This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds
Benefits for Full Time Positions:
--- 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
--- Health Insurance
--- Dental Insurance
--- Vision Insurance
--- Flexible Spending Account
--- Paid Time Off
--- Education Assistance
--- Employee Assistance Program
--- Company Paid Life Insurance
--- Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

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