N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-10.4

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

Section 8:43J-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 shall be present in the facility during food preparation and service.

1. If the food service supervisor is not a dietitian, then:

i. The food service supervisor shall have scheduled consultations with a dietitian; and

ii. The administrator shall designate a consultant dietitian who shall review the dietary services at a minimum, every 60 days, make recommendations, assess the nutritional needs of the children and provide nutritional counseling.

(b) If meals are prepared off-site or catered, the administrator shall be responsible for the direction, provision, and quality of the dietary services.

1. The administrator shall appoint a consultant dietitian who shall review the dietary services on a regularly scheduled basis, make recommendations, assess the nutritional needs of each child and provide nutritional counseling.

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

3. If the off-site catering service employs a food service supervisor who is qualified in accordance with 8:43J-10.3, the administrator shall verify the credentials of the food service supervisor.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-10.4