Competency Topics
Nutrition
Nutrition: Gather Data - Document nutrition information in the medical records
Nutrition: Gather Data - Interview for nutrition related information
Nutrition: Gather Data - Obtain routine nutrition screening data
Nutrition: Gather Data - Identify nutrition problems and client rights
Nutrition: Apply Data - Modify diet plans
Nutrition: Apply Data - Implement physician’s dietary orders
Nutrition: Apply Data - Apply standard nutrition care
Nutrition: Apply Data - Review effectiveness of nutrition care
Nutrition: Apply Data - Manage special nourishments and supplemental feedings
Nutrition: Provide Education – Assist clients with food selection
Nutrition: Provide Education - Use nutrition education materials
Nutrition: Provide Education - Adapt teaching to client’s educational needs: evaluate client readiness and ability to learn
Foodservice
Foodservice - Manage standardized recipes
Foodservice - Specify standards and procedures for preparing food
Foodservice - Supervise the production and distribution of food
Foodservice - Monitor meal service
Foodservice - Implement Continuous Quality Improvement Procedures for Foodservice Department
Foodservice - Modify standard menus
Personnel and Communication
Personnel and Communication - Define personnel needs and job functions
Personnel and Communication - Interview, select, and orient employees
Personnel and Communication - Provide ongoing education
Personnel and Communication - Develop and maintain employee time schedules and assignments
Personnel and Communication - Manage goals and priorities for department
Personnel and Communication - Manage department personnel
Personnel and Communication - Manage professional communications
Personnel and Communication - Implement changes in foodservice department
Sanitation and Safety
Sanitation and Safety - Manage personnel to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations
Sanitation and Safety - Manage purchasing, receiving, storage, and distribution of food and supplies following established sanitation and quality standard
Sanitation and Safety - Protect Food in all phases of preparation using HACCP Guidelines
Sanitation and Safety - Manage physical facilities to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines
Business Operations
Business Operations - Manage a budget
Business Operations - Prepare specifications for capital purchases
Business Operations - Plan and budget for improvements in the department design and layout
Business Operations - Assist in the purchasing process
Business Operations - Manage revenue generating services
Business Operations - Implement cost effective procedures