Job Summary:
The Dietary Lead ensures the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality food services that comply with all federal (CMS), state, and local health regulations. In an ICF/IID setting, this role bridges culinary execution with clinical safety and person-centered advocacy. The Dietary Lead works closely with a consulting Registered Dietitian and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individual choices, independence, and active treatment goals through dining. The Dietary Lead may assist individuals with activities of daily living, personal cares, and program implementation. The Dietary Lead manages the kitchen, assists with household maintenance and housekeeping, and other various tasks to support the home.
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres – MORA – is a diverse and inclusive nonprofit that has supported adults, seniors and children with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs as well as age-related and chronic medical conditions for over 50 years in the Twin Cities metro.
MORA provides an array of services: Adult Day Services, Contracted Case Management, Community Supports, over 30 Residential Homes, Respite, Therapeutic Recreation, Training for Guardians & Families, and a Discover Summer Daytime Programming for Youth with Disabilities. Our Metro Crisis Coordination Program (MCCP) offers a safety net of crucial and cost-effective services for adults and children.
Hourly Rate: $20.50
Weekend differential +$2.00 hour for hours between Fri 10pm and Sun 10pm
Overnight differential +$1.00 for hours between 10p and 6a
($12.13 per hour sleep hours only when assigned
Schedule #1:
Week 1
Sun 6:30am-7:30pm, Mon 6:30am-7:30pm, Wed 6:30am-7:30pm
Week 2
Sun 6:30am-7:30pm, Mon 6:30am-7:30pm, Wed 6:30am-7:30pm
Schedule #2:
Week 1
Tues 6:30am-7:30pm, Thurs 6:30am-7:30pm, Fri 6:30am-7:30pm
Week 2
Tues 6:30am-7:30pm, Thurs 6:30am-7:30pm, Fri 6:30am-7:30pm
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Provides person-centered services demonstrated through practice, action, and language
Completes weekly food order following planned menu
Prepares meals following planned menu for individuals in the home
Knows specific dietary recommendations and plans for each individual in the home
Assists with daily housekeeping and household maintenance
Facilitates family style dining and helps support individual’s choices and honors cultural needs
Ensures that the kitchen remains in good repair and temperature logging is done each day
Oversees and executes programming with individuals that relates to meal preparation
Ensures adequate supervision of individuals, including remaining on shift until a replacement employee arrives
Assists individuals with daily cares, medical needs and support, ADLs and mental health supports
Accompanying individuals to appointments and community activities
Demonstrates an understanding of the person as a unique individual and how to implement programs in accordance with the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP), Coordinated Service and Support Plan Addendum (CSSP-A), and Individual Abuse Prevention plan
Works harmoniously with and shows respect to all internal and external individuals
Communicates effectively with others at work verbally and in writing, using the primary spoken language of individuals in the home
Administers medications following medication administration guidelines
Completes all mandatory training either determined by MORA or 245D regulations
Reads and follows company policies and procedures
Documents program data and daily log information accurately and in a timely fashion
Ability to use the computer and do so in alignment with individual needs for healthcare and overall care, and completion of dietary job duties
Collaborates with the team to complete other duties as assigned or as needed
Desired Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience with clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Background in meal preparation, advanced cooking skills, nutritional needs and…