Unqualified Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the director of food and nutrition services possessed the required qualifications, specifically the certification as a certified dietary manager (CDM). Observations and interviews revealed that the current dietary manager and the administrator were both enrolled in classes to obtain CDM certification but had not yet completed them. The facility's policy required the director of food and nutrition services to be a CDM, a certified food service manager, be nationally certified in food service management and safety, have an associate's degree in food service management or hospitality, or have two or more years of experience in the position along with a completed course in food safety and management. At the time of the survey, these requirements were not met, and the registered dietician was only present twice a month, though available by phone.