Lead Cook / Kitchen Manager

Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor•Sykesville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor is currently seeking a Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager to work in our Assisted Living Facility. This position will be a combination of cooking and managing the daily operations of our Kitchen. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for food along with strong leadership abilities.

Requirements

CPR and First Aid certification required.

Nice To Haves

Valid Serve Safe Certification preferred.
Minimum of two years related work experience either in an institutional food service setting or setting that required preparation of food in high quantities preferred.
Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees and prepares meals, beverages and snacks for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu and production sheets and/or as directed using standardized recipes in accordance with company policies and regulatory guidelines in a consistent and timely manner to meet established serving schedules.
Responsible for ordering food and related products for meals, beverages and snacks.
Oversees and assists with the assembly and review of food and diet trays for accuracy according to planned menu, tray ticket specification, diet preference, regulatory portioning and diet order all according to the established time schedules.
Ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner. Uses proper tasting technique to ensure quality taste and palatability prior to service.
Sets up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and regulatory guidelines.
Prepares, stores, and disposes of food using proper food handling, food labeling, and food safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.
Ensures the maintenance of proper temperature food of during preparation and service and records food temperatures according to facility and regulatory guidelines. Ensure the thermometers are properly calibrated and record food temperatures including refrigerator and freezers according to company and regulatory guidelines.
Oversees and assists with the delivery of loaded food carts and nourishments to hallways and returns and unloading carts to the dish washing area according to company and regulatory guidelines.
Oversees and assists with the collection and transporting of soiled trays and utensils from dining room tables to the dish washing area according to company and regulatory guidelines.
Oversees and assist with dish washing and storing of dishes and utensils according to company and regulatory guidelines including wash, rinse and chemical temperatures and recordation of the same.
Performs and/or assigns kitchen and dining room cleaning assignments utilizing proper cleaning chemicals and technique according to company and regulatory guidelines.
Oversees the monitoring and maintenance of food service equipment and work spaces in a clean and safe condition at all times according to facility and regulatory guidelines.
Oversees and assists with the preparation of foods for visitors and special events as directed by the Assisted Living Manager.
Supervises Dietary Department staff including the scheduling and delegation of Department assignments and training of Department staff to ensure work shift tasks are completed timely and properly.
Comprehend, recommend and implement concepts for the enhancement and efficiency of Dietary Department operations.
Monitors residents for choking hazards.