Term Effective:
Fall 2011
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Description:
The Dietary Service Supervisor Certificate of Achievement prepares individuals to manage an efficient, safe and healthful food service program. Students acquire skills for supervising both food production and personnel in health care and other food service institutions. The program includes both classroom instruction and clinical rotations through local food service establishments. The Dietary Service Supervisor certificate is the minimal requirement of the California Department of Public Health for managing the food service department in a health care facility.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
- Communicate clearly and professionally as a Dietary Service Supervisor;
- interview clients to obtain relevant nutrition information, and follow diet orders to provide nutritious meals for a variety of clients and medical
conditions;
- manage cost control, purchasing, inventory, meal production, employee scheduling and supervision of foodservice workers for safe and sanitary
commercial food production; and
- use leadership skills to motivate foodservice employees to work as a team in an efficient and effective manner that meets or exceeds client
expectations.
Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, can view the recommended course sequence. Click here for more information about the program, or contact the Consumer and Family Studies Department.
More information about the Dietetic Technology program can be found at the Consumer and Family Studies website.
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