The Christian Living Communities | Mirasol Senior Living | Cappella Living Solution organizations are dedicated to, and known for shattering the stereotypes of aging services.  Our team is revolutionizing senior living communities by breaking down barriers and embracing the wisdom, experience and vitality of our elders!  In other words, we are working to create citizenship for all those who work and live in our Communities.   

We are a faith-based organization that welcomes people of all beliefs, or non-beliefs, and we welcome and encourage people from all faiths and backgrounds to apply to our positions.  At CLC - Cappella, we believe that a diverse workforce with a wealth of experiences and talents helps our entire organization through fresh ideas and perspectives, opportunities for innovation, and better practices.  We believe that by honoring and celebrating our diversity, we create unity. 

In some cases, the information in a job description may have skills that you are not sure are in line with your previous experience.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, and if you have valid licensure/certification (if required), please still consider applying with us.  We have found that diversity of experience and skills, combined with a passion for working with older adults makes for an excellent team member.  We are serious about providing equal pay for equal work, and post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges so you know what to expect! 

As an employee of CLC - Cappella you will be joining a “World’s Best Culture” organization where compassion, caring and teamwork are values we live every day. 

$25.00 to $27.00 per hour 

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of your job position is to assist the Dietician in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Food Service Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities.   You are entrusted to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the Food Service Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate food services and activities with other related departments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining written food services policies and procedures.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to residents, employees, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Develop and maintain a file of tested standard recipes.
• Inspect kitchen, dish room, food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control.
• Interview residents or family members, as necessary to obtain diet history.
• Participate in maintaining records of the resident’s food likes and dislikes.
• Provide substitute foods or similar nutritive value to residents who refuse food served.
• Assist in developing methods for determining the quality and quantity of food served.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician’s orders.
• Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to food services.
• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, selection and training of food service personnel.
• Schedule department work hours.
• Counsel/discipline food service personnel as requested of as necessary.
• Terminate employment when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the HR Director and/or Administrator.
• Monitor absenteeism.
• Assist in establishing a food service production line.
• Conduct departmental performance evaluations.
• Assist in interviewing/obtaining food supply vendors as requested.
• Purchases food service supplies, equipment, etc., as required.
• Assist in planning department’s budget and maintains records for monthly expenditures.
• Interacts with residents/elders/clients and may recording summary in a medical record
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• Must be knowledgeable of food services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing food services functions in nursing care facilities
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and maintain the appearance of food service areas
• Must perform regular inspections of food services service area for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Certified Dietary Manager with current good standing preferred or eligible to take Certified Dietary Manager examination per Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
• Must have current food safety certification as acceptable per state recommendations
• Must have, as a minimum five (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. 
• Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, and employee management

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical effort required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Stands, bends, and moves continually during working hours.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, family members, visitors frequently.

If you are considering a position at Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions, we have a wide range of benefits to consider!  These may vary based on the status of the role (PT, FT, or PRN).  

•    Health Coverage

•    Health Savings Accounts 

•    Retirement (with match)

•    Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

•    Paid Time Off plan

We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents, team members, family members, and members of our communities – a place of belonging.  Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

Please note, consistent with state and federal mandates, being fully vaccinated from COVID-19 is a condition of employment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.