Cook Supervisor

Apple Rehab Inc; East Haven (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career growth-opport.

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD service

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods in East Haven, CT, is seeking a Cook Supervisor to oversee dietary staff, ensure policy adherence, and maintain high-quality meal service for residents. The role involves supervision, production planning, and assisting with purchasing and storage of food and equipment to meet dietary needs.

You will respond quickly to residents’ requests, collaborate with the Dietary Manager, and contribute to a pleasant, safe dining environment while managing budgets within established

Qualifications

• Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification.
• Ability to unload and stock groceries and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write and understand English, perform simple math.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dietary department personnel and ensures policy adherence.
• Prepares and serves meals according to residents' diet orders.
• Assists with production planning and input on forecasting and recipes.
• Assists with purchasing and storage of food and equipment.

Skills

Serv Safe Manager

Team supervision

English literacy

Calm under pressure

Patience and tact

Communication skills

Healthcare experience

Job description

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is a 120 bed, skilled nursing community located in East Haven, CT. Easily accessible from I95N and I95S. Laurel Woods was designed to meet the needs of today’s post operative patient. Blending superior programs and services within a contemporary healing environment. Laurel Woods is available for your Short-Term Rehab and Long-Term Care needs. We consider our patients family. We have exceptional longevity with our staff and they provide outstanding care and compassion. A great facility to be a part of.

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