Kitchen Manager (Senior Living Community)

Suite Living Senior Care•Burnsville, MN

1d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Suite Living Senior Care is seeking an experienced Dietary Manager/Head Cook to join their team at their Memory Care + Assisted Living community in Burnsville. This full-time position involves preparing meals according to the menu using batch cooking methods, ensuring meals are presented and served to residents with excellent customer service, and maintaining the cleanliness and presentability of the dining room.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma required.
Must have ServSafe Certification upon hire.
Must have Certified Food Manager (CFPM) upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year related experience as a Dietary Manager, Head Cook, or similar role within a Senior Living community is highly preferred.
Willing to obtain Certified Food Manager (CFPM) license prior to hire.

Responsibilities

Preparing meals according to the menu using batch cooking methods.
Ensuring meals are presented and served to residents within the standards of Customer Service.
Assuring the dining room is always clean and presentable to the public.
Having a good knowledge of nutrition, recipes, and special dietary needs, and knowing what to substitute for residents.
Demonstrating good emergency decision-making skills, such as handling situations where food is not delivered as ordered.
Operating all kitchen equipment properly and safely.
Ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
Ordering food and supplies, and maintaining inventory using computer literacy.
Working within a budget while maintaining the integrity of menus.
Demonstrating good communication skills with vendors.
Making well-thought-out recommendations regarding inventory.
Planning for special events, activities, and changes, efficiently organizing the work area, and checking menus to ensure food items are available before starting.
Keeping up with the flow of work, knowing which tasks can be delayed or skipped to meet important scheduled times, and having contingency plans.
Helping with special events and filling in for others to accommodate emergency situations.
Working with the Assisted Living Director, residents, and families in planning private gatherings.
Coordinating with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure that each person on a special diet is accommodated.
Demonstrating a strong respect for building property and supplies, and taking action to protect equipment and eliminate waste.
Maintaining a cheerful and cooperative relationship with coworkers.
Bringing legitimate complaints and problems to the Assisted Living Director's attention promptly.
Answering the phone cheerfully, getting complete information, and responding pleasantly.
Recognizing the building as a twenty-four-hour environment for residents and making it a desirable environment.
Being cheerful with residents, initiating friendly conversations, and showing concern for their welfare.
Listening carefully to residents' complaints and concerns, giving a respectful response, and directing problems to the Assisted Living Director.
Accommodating resident's requests promptly, if appropriate, such as substituting foods that cause heartburn.
Integrating proper safety and sanitation techniques into daily work, such as hand washing, wearing proper safety equipment, and using cleaning products correctly.
Labeling, dating, and rotating stock.
Reporting accidents and injuries immediately to the Assisted Living Director.
Preparing for the upcoming week and preparing food ahead of time for weekend and evening meals, leaving explicit instructions for weekend staff if needed.
Following menus and providing snacks appropriate for the senior population.
Abiding by the requirements of the Food and Beverage License.
Reporting resident changes to the staff on duty.
Documenting as required, such as temperatures.
Taking initiative to accomplish tasks and offering suggestions and ideas for improvement.