Cook Supervisor

Apple Rehab Inc; Colchester (CT); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Call-a-Doc 24-7

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

401K retirement

Job summary

Apple Rehab Colchester is seeking a per diem Cook Supervisor to oversee dietary staff and ensure meals meet resident dietary orders. Responsibilities include supervising aides, aiding with planning, and maintaining quality within budget.

Experience in hospital or long-term care settings is preferred. The role involves preparing and serving aesthetically pleasing meals, coordinating with the Dietary Manager, and responding to residents' requests on short notice while supporting special events at

Qualifications

• Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification.
• Able to unload and stock groceries and lift up to 50 lbs.
• English reading/writing and basic math required.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dietary department staff and monitor adherence to policies.
• Contribute to performance evaluations when the Dietary Manager is unavailable.
• Prepare and serve meals according to resident diet orders.
• Assist with production planning, forecasting needs, and recipe development.
• Assist with purchase and storage of food and equipment.
• Ensure department output is high quality and within budget.
• Utilize kitchen equipment and adapt to residents’ needs; respond to requests promptly.
• Assist with planning for facility events.

Skills

Serv Safe certification

Food safety knowledge

English literacy

Team leadership

Nutrition math

Attention to detail

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Food service certification program

Job description

Located just off the Town Green in the center of Colchester, Apple Rehab Colchester has been providing the community with unsurpassed nursing care & rehabilitation services for more than three decades. Through a full complement of physical, occupational and speech language therapies, highly - skilled nursing care and physician driven programs, Apple Rehab Colchester provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet your needs. Recognizing the multiple dimensions of health and wellness, the Memory Care Program at Apple Rehab Colchester provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to care in addition to contemporary pharmacological based treatment modalities. Our treatment plans are designed to compassionately care for patients and families coping with Alzheimer’s and dementia related disorders, incorporating the environment of care, coaching, life strategies, and medication management.

Apple Rehabis 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:

Per diem

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. 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