**JOB PURPOSE:**

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing the center and as directed by the Administrator. Responsible for maintaining the Dietary Department in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and provide nutritionally adequate meals in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

1. Interviews patient/family to obtain food preferences, habits, diet history and other pertinent nutrition information.

2. Completes appropriate clinical documentation in the medical record pertaining to the nutritional needs of the patient in accordance with the patient comprehensive assessment and care plan to comply with regulatory guidelines.

3. Prepares for visit from Registered Dietitian and comply with recommendations as outlined in company policies and procedures.

4. Reviews regular and thera...