Cook Supervisor

Apple Rehab Avon; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Benefits

401K Retirement Program

Scholarships and career growth

Job summary

Apple Rehab Avon is seeking a Cook Supervisor to oversee dietary department personnel, ensuring that all procedures are followed. The role involves preparing and serving meals that meet the dietary needs of residents, along with assisting the Dietary Manager in planning and production.

This position requires strong supervision skills and attention to detail. Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification.
• Ability to unload and stock groceries, lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors dietary personnel.
• Prepares and serves meals according to residents' dietary needs.
• Assists Dietary Manager with production planning.
• Ensures quality product within budgetary guidelines.

Skills

Supervision

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Culinary skills

Education

Serv Safe Manager certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Apple Rehab Avon is a family-oriented 60-bed skilled nursing and short-term rehab facility located in a rural section of picturesque Avon, CT; conveniently located only a couple miles from Rt. 44. We pride ourselves on providing superior care for all our residents. At Apple Rehab Avon, we have many staff that has been here for years – creating an experienced team that is just like family.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

Cook Supervisor

Supervises and monitors other dietary department personnel as required. Ensures the department personnel follow established policies and procedures. The Cook Supervisor contributes to performance evaluations of subordinates with the Dietary Manager. Supervises dietary aide work assignments and is responsible for the department when the Dietary Manager is not available.

Prepares and serves meals for residents within the dietary needs according to the residents’ diet orders. Works with Dietary Manager to ensure that resident needs are met. The Cook Supervisor assists with production planning by providing input to the Dietary Manager on such topics as forecasting needs and developing recipes. Assists with purchase and storage of food and equipment. The Cook Supervisor ensures that the dietary department produces an aesthetically pleasing, quality product within budgetary guidelines. The Cook Supervisor utilizes all kitchen equipment such as steamer, blender, electric slicers, food processor, grill and ovens and uses proper adaptive equipment for the special needs of residents. The Cook Supervisor must be able to respond to residents’ requests on short notice. Helps the Dietary manager plan and prepare for all facility’s special events

Qualifications:

• Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification
• Must be able to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights as well as lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write and understand English, perform simple math calculations, measure and record data.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others.
• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.
• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks
• Ability to communicate with residents, staff and family members in a professional manner.

Benefits:

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit