**Overview** Responsible for the coordination of the Food & Nutrition Services Department. Responsibilities include overseeing all dining services and ensuring that meals are prepared and presented in accordance with regulations. Responsible for all staff within the department. **Responsibilities/Job Description** Plans and develops various menus through Optima Solutions program in compliance with current regulations/requirements. · Makes substitutions and revisions as needed to accommodate special diets.(ensure all changes are signed off by Registered Dietician) · Solicits ideas from residents (via Resident Council) and staff. Understands the budget process as it relates to the department. · Maintains necessary records to determine staffing levels and financial requirements for the next year. · Plans and administers department budget with the Administrator. · Bills other departments and visitors as deemed appropriate. · Maintain records on meal census, menus and food costs. · Send corporate monthly reports. · Submits bills for payment using proper codes and enters them into accounts payable for budget tracking. · Assures credits are received. · Ability to process payroll electronically. Establishes departmental regulations and procedures in conformance with government regulations and company standards for organization of supervision of nutrition services. · Inspects work habits, storage and serving areas to determine that optimal sanitation practices and direction governing nutrition services are followed. · Meets emergency needs when there is a lack of food, staff or natural resources. · Review and continually update department policy and procedures in compliance with Ebenezer guidelines. · Establish yearly departmental goals and approaches. · Establish effective relationships with other managers and their staff and other resident centered services to provide optimal resident care. · Assist with coordination/planning/implementing interdepartmental activities such as Therapeutic Recreation, Resident Council, Holiday meals, outings such as picnics and other special events. Audits serving areas, kitchen, kitchenettes, dining rooms and dish rooms for sanitation & regulatory compliance. · Ensures storage areas are maintained appropriately. · Adds & updates Material Safety Data Sheets as needed Hires & Supervises Food & Nutrition Services Staff Directly/indirectly supervises students in the facility for their field experience hours. · Help the students plan the experiences and projects · Reports on students learning experiences to the school of choice instructor by reviewing and assigning lessons. **Qualifications** Required Vocational/Technical training or associate degree 1 - 3 years of previous experience Preferred Bachelor's Degree: List – Registered Dietician and/or related field. 3 - 5 years of previous experience - Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Dietetic Technician Certification (must obtain with 18 months of hire date) - Food Manager Certification - Approved Food Sanitation Safety Course. Accept Food Sanitation Safety Course from the following companies: · Serv Safe · Always Food Safe · TAP Series, LLC · Advanced Health Institute **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you! As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover and educate for longer, healthier and meaningful lives for seniors. Ebenezer’s almost 4,000 employees work as a team to provide the highest quality care to those we serve. Our employees don’t work simply to collect a paycheck; they truly work to make a difference in the lives of older adults in their communities. A culture of caring for others is grounded in our values of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation. We are located in Minnesota, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin hosting a variety of community settings such as; Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory, Transitional and Long term Care. Additionally we offer Adult and Intergenerational Day programs, Community-based services, Management and Consulting Services and The Ebenezer Foundation. Because of our size, variety of community settings, and our partnership with Fairview Health Services https://www.fairview.org we can offer opportunities for career growth and reinvention. If you share our commitment to quality care for older adults, there’s a place for you at Ebenezer! _EEO/AA Employer/Vet/DisabledAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status._ **Job Locations** _US-MN-Bloomington_ **Requisition ID** _2024-131701_ **Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date** _1 month ago_ _(5/30/2024 9:07 AM)_ **Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date** _Leadership/Management/Executive_ **Community** _Martin Luther Care Center_ **Shift** _day/evening_ **Hours per 2 weeks** _80_ **Department** _Nutrition Services_