Teams at DeSoto Health and Rehab

Manages the dietary department for residents, including menu planning, food and supply purchasing, inventory, staffing, training, scheduling, sanitation, safety, and food-service supervision. Completes resident diet histories, nutritional assessments, care plans, chart notes, tray cards, and quarterly updates. Ensures physician diet orders are followed, coordinates with the consultant dietician, maintains departmental procedures, and oversees central supply inventory and ordering.

Conducts resident nutritional assessments, care plans, progress documentation, and nutritional education. Coordinates with nursing, interdisciplinary care teams, and a consultant registered dietitian. Supervises dietary staff, including cooks and aides; oversees food production, sanitation, storage, tray service, safety, quality assurance, and staff training. Maintains nutritional records, MDS documentation, diet requisitions, and resident files while supporting efficient dietary department operations.

Prepare and serve resident meals following safe, sanitary procedures and prescribed portions; operate, clean, and sanitize food service and dishwashing equipment; set up and deliver meal trays; perform scheduled cleaning duties; assist with special functions, training, infection control, safety/fire drills, and monitoring; maintain effective working relationships and follow modified diet preparation and serving techniques.