We believe that together we can inspire strength and hope!

We provide both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care at the highest professional standards, along with comprehensive skilled nursing and progressive treatment plans promoting quality care that inspires our patients positively. An interdisciplinary care team made up of nursing staff, therapist(s), resident dietitian, activities and social services develop a customized plan of care that addresses specific care needs and therapy goals necessary for the resident to reach their personal goals.

We rely on and trust our team to provide the best patient care and create a compassionate environment. In this role, ensuring that all of our patients are treated with dignity and respect will be at the core of your care. You will empower our patients, recognizing their ability to make their own choices while guiding them with kindness and understanding through challenging times. We take pride in our supportive network and are looking to expand our team with more amazing individuals who share our values and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Plan facility and individual resident menus in conjunction with the Dietitian utilizing Company menu program.
• Participate in regularly scheduled conferences and meetings in the center and outside training meetings.
• Ensure food and supplies are purchased within budget and are timely and available for each meal.
• Ensure food is nutritional, appetizing, prepared per menu and recipes and served in a timely manner. Ensure appropriate meals/snacks are served to residents.
• Utilizes menu and patient care software.
• Monitor food production maintaining use of standardized recipes and menus and ensuring proper preparation, food handling and storage of food and supplies. Maintain the highest level of quality and timeliness of food service.
• Orient new staff, create job assignments and cleaning schedules.
• Provide ongoing education and training to all dining staff.
• Meet Company policies and state and Federal regulations for food and nutrition services provided.
• Create work schedules and manage labor budget.
• Maintain records per policy.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe and orderly; ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects; ensure universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment.
• Active involvement with quality assurance program, survey preparedness and QAPI meetings.
• Screens/visits all residents to obtain diet history and food preferences.
• Communicates dietary issues to Registered Dietitian and other clinical team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, school, prison or armed services food service experience
• State approved dietary manager certificate or become certified within one year from hire date
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
• Certification for food protection (i.e. ServSafe or equivalent preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent

San Jose Behavioral Health Center (formerly known as Dycora Transitional Health & Living) is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability.