Cook Supervisor

Apple Rehab; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships & career growth

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in Shelton, CT, seeks a Cook Supervisor to oversee the dietary team, plan menus, and ensure meals meet residents’ dietary orders. The role requires supervision, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Dietary Manager, ensuring quality food production within budget, and responding to residents' requests promptly. Per Diem options and varied shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Serv Safe Manager certification required.
• Ability to unload and stock groceries and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dietary department personnel and ensures policy adherence.
• Assists with forecasting needs, menu planning, and recipe development.
• Prepares and serves meals per residents' diet orders and budgets.

Skills

Supervision

English literacy

Attention to detail

Team player

Stress management

Food safety

Education

Serv Safe Manager certification

Job description

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is a 106 bed skilled nursing facility located on eight 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 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:

• * 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. 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