Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Ensure there is an adequate number of managers and supervisors to manage direct and supervise the daily operations of a two shift, seven day a week dietary department operation with established shifts that function between the hours of 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is mandatory that contracted managers are always on site during the course of all daily operations including weekends, off-shifts, holidays, and declared States of Emergency when necessary. Contractor must supply enough staff to ensure adequate supervision and management of dietary staff seven days a week. Contractors must provide backup services in the event of staff shortages. • Operate and maintain the DPC’s cook and serve system for all sites. The contractor must ensure the overall management of services at all sites. Services includes food preparation, serving food to clients, documentation of food temperatures and proper management and operation of all equipment, facility maintenance, notification for repairs to all equipment, general cleanliness of all food service and preparation areas. These services must comply with all state, local and federal requirements as mandated by the Department of Public Health, Joint Commission and all other licensing and inspection organizations.