Cook Supervisor

Apple Rehab Inc; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

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 Watertown in Watertown, CT, is hiring a Cook Supervisor to lead the dietary team and ensure meals meet residents’ diet orders. The role involves planning production, supervising staff, and maintaining quality within budget.

The position requires Serv Safe Manager certification, strong English and math skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced care setting. Hospital or long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification.
• Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights 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 and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others.
• Previous hospital or long term care facility experience preferred.
• Demonstrates cooperation and ability to work as a team.
• Remain calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors dietary department personnel as required.
• Ensures department personnel follow established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to performance evaluations of subordinates with the Dietary Manager.
• Prepares and serves meals for residents within dietary orders.
• Works with Dietary Manager to meet resident needs and forecast production.
• Assists with purchasing and storage of food and equipment.
• Ensures department produces a quality product within budgetary guidelines.
• Operates kitchen equipment and adapts for residents’ needs.
• Responds to residents’ requests on short notice and supports facility events.

Skills

Serv Safe Manager

Food safety

Supervision

English literacy

Math skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Healthcare experience

Job description

Apple Rehab Watertown is a 110 bed skilled nursing facility located in Watertown, CT. We are the premier choice for short term rehabilitation needs. We specialize in excellent customer service, a fast pace environment and we pride ourselves on treating our residents as our own family.

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.

Open Positions:

24hr; 5a-1p

require every other weekend

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. 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