Cook Supervisor
Apple Rehab•Middletown, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
Apple Rehab Middletown is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility in Middletown, Connecticut. The Cook Supervisor oversees dietary department personnel and operations, prepares and serves meals according to residents’ diet orders, and works with the Dietary Manager to meet resident needs. The position also contributes to production planning, food and equipment purchasing and storage, budget-conscious meal production, and preparation for facility events. This is a part-time position scheduled for 28 hours per week.
Requirements
- ServSafe Manager certification.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Ability to 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 work cooperatively 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.
- Ability to unload and stock groceries and lift items up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor dietary department personnel as required, including assigning and overseeing dietary aide work.
- Ensure department personnel follow established policies and procedures.
- Contribute to subordinate performance evaluations with the Dietary Manager.
- Manage the department when the Dietary Manager is unavailable.
- Prepare and serve meals according to residents’ dietary needs and diet 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 department produces appealing, quality food within budget guidelines.
- Use kitchen equipment and adaptive equipment appropriate for residents’ needs.
- Respond to residents’ requests on short notice.
- Help the Dietary Manager plan and prepare for facility special events.
- Unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Benefits
- Scholarships and career development opportunities
- Four weeks of paid time off
- Seven paid holidays
- Health insurance benefits
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement program
- Longevity credit for dedicated service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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