Cook Supervisor

Apple Rehab Cromwell; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apple Rehab Cromwell is looking for a Per Diem Cook Supervisor to manage the dietary department. You will supervise dietary personnel, ensure adherence to established policies, and prepare meals that meet residents' dietary needs.

The role requires attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to handle stressful situations. As a Cook Supervisor, you'll also assist in planning for special events and contribute to production planning.

Qualifications

• Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with residents and family.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dietary department personnel and ensures adherence to policies.
• Prepares and serves meals according to residents’ dietary needs.
• Assists Dietary Manager with production planning and inventory management.
• Responds to residents’ requests on short notice.

Skills

Supervision

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

Serv Safe Manager certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Apple Rehab Cromwell is a 74 bed skilled nursing community located in Central Connecticut. Its suburban setting at the top of a hillside offers views of the surrounding areas. Easily accessible from Route 91 and 9. Apple Rehab of Cromwell provides the most progressive nursing and therapy services in the region.

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