Cook Supervisor

Apple Rehab•Colchester, CT

5d•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 and supervises dietary aide work, and is responsible for the department when the Dietary Manager is unavailable. The Cook Supervisor prepares and serves meals according to residents’ dietary needs and diet orders, working with the Dietary Manager to meet resident needs. The position assists with production planning by providing input on forecasting needs and developing recipes, and helps purchase and store food and equipment. The role ensures the department produces an aesthetically pleasing, quality product within budget guidelines and helps plan and prepare for facility special events. The Cook Supervisor uses kitchen equipment and appropriate adaptive equipment for residents’ special needs, and must respond to resident requests on short notice. The posting describes the position as per diem and part time, located in Colchester, Connecticut.

Requirements

ServSafe Manager certification.
Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights and lift items 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 with the Dietary Manager.
Assign and supervise dietary aide work assignments.
Be responsible for 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 resident needs are met.
Assist with 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.