5-7 years of experience in dining services or related field
Strong understanding of IDDSI standards for texture modifications
Experience in training and supervising staff
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of best practices in dining and feeding protocols
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
Ensure quality of the Education Dining program through consultations and training
Lead policy and procedure development related to dining services
Coordinate student-specific dining training for new staff
Provide ongoing training for Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) on dining protocols
Manage cafeteria operations including staff assignments and attendance
Collaborate with therapists to address student dining needs
Monitor and report dining-related issues to administration
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Early Access to Pay with RAIN
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Full Job Description
Ensures the quality of the Education Dining program by providing dining consultation including trainings, observations and dining retrains as needed.
Provides leadership and direction with policy and procedures related to dining.
Provides coordination of student specific dining training by classroom SLP for new staff.
Provides training of policies and protocols specific to SLP role for new clinicians; including their training responsibilities for new staff and their first 1:1 dining certification, creating Dining Fact Sheets, and following up with students' dining needs.
Available to Speech Language Pathologists (SLP’s) and classroom teams for dining consultant services.
Takes the lead on planning and implementing student specific dining needs with teams, including providing annual dining refreshers, assisting with High Need sign offs, and maintaining Dining Fact Sheet drop downs.
Works with Director of Dining Services service to ensure IDDSI standards for texture modifications are appropriate.
Manages aspects of the cafeteria such as shift assignments, table assignments, and classroom attendance.
Works with SLP Manager of Clinical Services regarding dining issues, including student equipment needs, and cafeteria furniture.
Provides employee trainings for current Best Practices in dining related areas.
Works closely with Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists for assistance with student self-feeding, positioning, and sensory needs related to dining.
Provides bi-monthly Center Wide Choking Prevention Training to all new staff regarding initial dining information.
Manages daily staff dining assignments and staff adherence to the Dining Fact Sheets.
Reports issues and trends to administration, and collaborates to resolve issues.
Co-chairs the Center’s Dining Task Force.
Monitors Social Activities Club (SAC) for NPO students, including recruiting staff to volunteer being a SAC Leader, providing annual meetings for leaders, and fielding leaders requests for help and materials.
If applicable, establishes, develops and oversees a Swallowing Specialty Clinic for SLP college student interns.
Provides quality clinical therapy services. (see job description)
Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
Complies with department and program policies and procedures.