Cook Supervisor

Apple Rehab Farmington Valley

Plainville (CT)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 52,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career development

4 weeks paid time off

7 paid holidays

Health insurance benefits

Short & long-term disability

Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance coverage

401K retirement program

Longevity credit for dedicated service

Job summary

Apple Rehab Farmington Valley is hiring a Cook Supervisor in Plainville, CT to oversee dietary personnel, ensure meals meet residents’ dietary needs, and collaborate with the Dietary Manager on planning and procurement. The role focuses on production, budgeting, and delivering high-quality meals in a care-focused setting.

The position requires Serv Safe Manager certification and (preferred) experience in hospital or long-term care facilities, with an emphasis on teamwork, professionalism, and

Qualifications

Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification.
Able to unload and stock groceries and lift items up to 50 lbs.
Read, write and understand English; perform simple math calculations; record data.
Attention to detail with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Demonstrates cooperation and ability to supervise and instruct others.
Previous experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with staff.
Ability to communicate with residents, staff and family in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Supervise and oversee dietary personnel, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the Dietary Manager on work assignments, performance evaluations, and coverage in manager's absence.
Prepare and serve meals per residents' dietary needs; participate in production planning, purchasing, and equipment management.
Assist in procurement and storage of food and equipment.
Ensure meals are visually appealing, high quality and within budget.

Skills

Serv Safe Manager

Stock groceries

English literacy

Math calculations

Attention to detail

Supervising others

Hospital/long-term care experience

Team player

Calm under pressure

Professional communication

Job description

Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab Farmington Valley! Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Apple Rehab Farmington Valley stands as a distinguished 130-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center strategically situated on Farmington Avenue in Plainville, CT, offering easy access to I-84 from the New Britain, Hartford, and Waterbury areas. Our pride lies not only in our prime location but also in the enduring commitment and family-like ambiance cultivated by our dedicated staff.

Why Choose Apple Rehab Farmington Valley? At Apple Rehab Farmington Valley, our team is unwaveringly devoted to delivering the utmost quality of care to our cherished residents, ensuring a fulfilling and supportive environment that makes it not only an exceptional place to live but also an ideal workplace to thrive and grow professionally.

About Us: As a family-owned and operated company, Apple Rehab prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. With our senior management based in our local Avon, CT office, we ensure superior care from a company deeply rooted in your community. Our leadership is not distant but right in your backyard, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Cook Supervisor

Job Type: 32 hours (fulltime)

Responsibilities

As a Cook Supervisor, you will lead and supervise dietary personnel, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. Collaborating closely with the Dietary Manager, you will oversee work assignments, contribute to performance evaluations, and assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the manager. Your role will involve the preparation and serving of meals in accordance with residents' dietary needs while actively participating in production planning, purchasing, and equipment management.

Key Duties

Supervise and monitor dietary personnel, ensuring compliance with protocols and guidelines.
Prepare and serve meals tailored to residents' dietary requirements, in coordination with the Dietary Manager.
Contribute insights to production planning, including forecasting needs and recipe development.
Assist in the procurement and proper storage of food and equipment.
Ensure the dietary department consistently delivers visually appealing, high-quality meals within budget constraints.
Proficiently operate various kitchen equipment and adaptive tools for residents' specialized needs.
Respond promptly to residents' requests and needs, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
Collaborate with the Dietary Manager in planning and executing facility-wide 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.

Employee Benefits for 30+ Hours which may include the following: