Failure to Ensure Qualified Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the individual designated as the director of food and nutrition services met the required federal and/or state educational qualifications for the position. The Dietary Manager stated she was not the dietary supervisor and was only covering temporarily while orienting a new supervisor. The newly identified Dietary Supervisor reported that he was responsible for both dietary and maintenance duties and only held a food handler certification, specifically a ServeSafe certificate from the National Restaurant Association, rather than the required qualifications for the director role. The Registered Dietitian worked part-time and was on site only once a month. These findings were confirmed through interviews and record review, indicating that the person serving as the director of food and nutrition services did not possess the necessary competencies and skill set as required.