N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-10.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:43F-10.4 - Administrator's responsibilities for dietary services

(a) If meals are prepared in the facility, the administrator shall designate a food service supervisor who, if not a dietitian, functions with scheduled consultation from a dietitian. The food service supervisor shall be present in the facility during food preparation and service.

1. If the food service supervisor is not a dietitian, the administrator shall designate a consultant dietitian who shall review the dietary services on a regularly scheduled basis, make recommendations, assess the nutritional needs of participants and provide nutritional counseling.

(b) If meals are prepared off-site or catered, the administrator or the administrator's designee shall be responsible for the direction, provision and quality of the dietary services. The administrator or the administrator's designee shall appoint a consultant dietitian who shall review the dietary services on a regularly scheduled basis, make recommendations, assess the nutritional needs of participants and provide nutritional counseling.

1. If the off-site catering service does not employ a food service supervisor who is qualified in accordance with 8:43F-10.2, the administrator or administrator's designee shall specify the facility's needs, assess the quality of the services, and ensure that the services conform to the standards of this chapter.

i. If the off-site catering service employs a food service supervisor who is qualified in accordance with 8:43F-10.2, the administrator or administrator's designee shall verify the credentials of the food service supervisor. The food service supervisor shall specify the facility's needs, assess the quality of services, and ensure that the services conform to the standards of this chapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-10.4