Cook Supervisor

Apple Rehab•Cromwell, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook Supervisor oversees dietary department personnel and ensures they follow established policies and procedures. The role contributes to subordinate performance evaluations with the Dietary Manager, assigns work to dietary aides, and is responsible for the department when the Dietary Manager is unavailable. The Cook Supervisor prepares and serves meals according to residents’ dietary orders and works with the Dietary Manager to meet residents’ needs. The role contributes to production planning, including forecasting needs and developing recipes, and assists with purchasing and storing food and equipment. The Cook Supervisor helps ensure the department produces an appealing, quality product within budget guidelines, responds to residents’ requests on short notice, and helps plan and prepare facility special events. This is a full-time, 32-hour-per-week position at Apple Rehab Cromwell, a 74-bed skilled nursing community in Cromwell, Connecticut. The schedule is 12 noon to 7 p.m., including every other weekend.

Requirements

Current Serv Safe Manager certification.
Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to read, write, and understand English; perform simple math calculations; and measure and record data.
Attention to detail, good follow-through, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to supervise and instruct others.
Ability to cooperate in assisting others and work as part of a team.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward residents and their support networks.
Ability to communicate professionally with residents, staff, and family members.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor dietary department personnel and ensure they follow established policies and procedures.
Contribute to subordinate performance evaluations in partnership with the Dietary Manager.
Assign work to dietary aides and oversee the department when the Dietary Manager is unavailable.
Prepare and serve meals according to residents’ dietary orders.
Work with the Dietary Manager to ensure residents’ needs are met.
Contribute to production planning, including forecasting needs and developing recipes.
Assist with purchasing and storage of food and equipment.
Ensure the dietary department produces an aesthetically pleasing, quality product within budget guidelines.
Use kitchen equipment and appropriate adaptive equipment for residents’ special needs.
Respond to residents’ requests on short notice.
Help the Dietary Manager plan and prepare for facility special events.