Directs activities of institution department providing quality food service and nutritional care. Administers, plans, and oversees activities of department providing quality food service. Establishes policies and procedures, and provides administrative direction for menu formulation, food preparation and service, purchasing, sanitation... [+] More

Directs activities of institution department providing quality food service and nutritional care. Administers, plans, and oversees activities of department providing quality food service. Establishes policies and procedures, and provides administrative direction for menu formulation, food preparation and service, purchasing, sanitation standards, safety practices, and personnel utilization.

Selects professional dietetic staff, and directs departmental educational programs. Coordinates interdepartmental professional activities, and serves as consultant to management on matters pertaining to dietetics. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates food service activities of hospital, nursing home, or related facility

confers with dietitian, chief 077.117-010 to ensure that menus and department policies conform to nutritional standards and government and establishment regulations and procedures. Reviews patient diet information and... [+] More

Directs and coordinates food service activities of hospital, nursing home, or related facility

confers with dietitian, chief 077.117-010 to ensure that menus and department policies conform to nutritional standards and government and establishment regulations and procedures. Reviews patient diet information and discusses requests, changes, and inconsistencies with patient, professional staff, or resident food committee. Plans and coordinates through subordinate supervisors, such as kitchen supervisor, standards and procedures of food storage, preparation, and service; equipment and department sanitation; employee safety; and personnel policies and procedures. Inspects food and food preparation and storage areas, using thermometers and knowledge of health and sanitation regulations. Tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards. Attends meetings with employees, union, establishment, administrative, or regulatory personnel to discuss regulations, procedures, grievances, and recommendations for improving food service. Computes operating costs for own information and for information of administrative personnel. May be required to have competency certificate. [-] Less

Instructs on principles... [+] More

Instructs on principles of food and nutrition, renders dietary consultation and services in assigned areas of food services management, under direction of Dietician. Creates menus based on established guidelines. Standardizes recipes and tests new products for use in facility. Leads food production and service.

Obtains and evaluates dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs. Guides individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs. Assists in referrals for continuity of patient care. May select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs. May develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules. May assist in implementing established cost control procedures. [-] Less

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients. Operates computer to enter and retrieve data. Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units. Processes new diets and changes as required. Gives food... [+] More

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients. Operates computer to enter and retrieve data. Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units. Processes new diets and changes as required. Gives food requirements information to kitchen personnel.

Provides information on quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared in kitchen. May calculate diabetic diets and following standards established by Dietician. May answer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharge. May prepare and deliver formula and special nourishments to unit pantries. [-] Less

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients. Operates computer to enter and retrieve data. Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units. Processes new diets and changes as required. Gives food... [+] More

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients. Operates computer to enter and retrieve data. Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units. Processes new diets and changes as required. Gives food requirements information to kitchen personnel.

Provides information on quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared in kitchen. May calculate diabetic diets and following standards established by Dietician. May answer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharge. May prepare and deliver formula and special nourishments to unit pantries. [-] Less

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients. Operates computer to enter and retrieve data. Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units. Processes new diets and changes as required. Gives food... [+] More

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients. Operates computer to enter and retrieve data. Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units. Processes new diets and changes as required. Gives food requirements information to kitchen personnel.

Provides information on quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared in kitchen. May calculate diabetic diets and following standards established by Dietician. May answer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharge. May prepare and deliver formula and special nourishments to unit pantries. [-] Less

Instructs on principles... [+] More

Instructs on principles of food and nutrition, renders dietary consultation and services in assigned areas of food services management, under direction of Dietician. Creates menus based on established guidelines. Standardizes recipes and tests new products for use in facility. Leads food production and service.

Obtains and evaluates dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs. Guides individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs. Assists in referrals for continuity of patient care. May select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs. May develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules. May assist in implementing established cost control procedures. [-] Less

Instructs on principles... [+] More

Instructs on principles of food and nutrition, renders dietary consultation and services in assigned areas of food services management, under direction of Dietician. Creates menus based on established guidelines. Standardizes recipes and tests new products for use in facility. Leads food production and service.

Obtains and evaluates dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs. Guides individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs. Assists in referrals for continuity of patient care. May select, schedule, and conduct orientation and in-service education programs. May develop job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules. May assist in implementing established cost control procedures. [-] Less

Cooks and prepares to-order foods requiring short preparation time. Reads food order or receives verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.

Makes sandwiches. Prepares salads and slices meats and cheese, using slicing machine. Cleans work area and food preparation equipment. May prepare beverages. May serve meals to patrons over counter.

Repairs, inspects, tests, and adjusts mechanical parts of machines and construction equipment and replaces malfunctioning parts, using hand tools, portable power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment.

Opens equipment for testing. Observes instruments to determine that factors meet specifications. Performs... [+] More

Repairs, inspects, tests, and adjusts mechanical parts of machines and construction equipment and replaces malfunctioning parts, using hand tools, portable power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment.

Opens equipment for testing. Observes instruments to determine that factors meet specifications. Performs functional test of systems for conformance to specifications. Calibrates compasses and other equipment. Accompanies on tests and adjustments to controls. Records work to be performed in shop or field to prepare for delivery. [-] Less