Dietary Director at Assisted Living

Visions Assisted Living of Mesa is looking for a fun, hard working, motivated individual to be our new dietary director.

This is a full time position. Anticipated schedule would be Monday-Thursday.

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
• 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
• 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, fingerprint clearance card, and TB test are required upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Quarterly bonus

Experience:

• cooking: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Manager Food Handler Card (Preferred)
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations