Cook Supervisor

Apple Rehab; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

Career growth opportunities

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD service

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Job summary

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in Shelton, CT is seeking a Cook Supervisor to lead dietary staff and ensure meals meet residents' diet orders. The role includes supervision, menu input, and coordinating with the Dietary Manager on production planning.

You will prepare and serve meals, assist with purchasing, and help ensure quality within budget. Strong teamwork, reliability, and the ability to respond quickly to residents' needs are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification.
• Able to read, write and understand English; perform basic math.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dietary department personnel and ensures policies are followed.
• Contributes to performance evaluations with the Dietary Manager.
• Prepares and serves meals for residents according to diet orders.
• Works with Dietary Manager on production planning and forecasting needs.
• Assists with purchasing and storage of food and equipment.
• Ensures the department produces an aesthetically pleasing, quality product within budget.
• Responds to residents' requests on short notice; supports facility events.

Education

Serv Safe Manager certification

Job description

• Per Diem

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is a 106 bed skilled nursing facility located on eithgt acres of scenic wooded land. Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is the areas leading provider of short term rehabilitation. Blending superior programs and services with contemporary healing environment, Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes provides unparalleled rehabilitation.

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:

• 32 hours cook 11:30am - 7:30pm
• 24 hours cook 5:30am to 1:30pm
• 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