Culinary Supervisor – Senior Living Kitchen

Sr Companies; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sr Companies, in Decatur, IL, seeks a food service associate to prepare and serve meals for residents, families, and visitors at Randall Residence of Decatur. The role follows established menus, ensures proper portioning and sanitation, and supports kitchen operations and cost control.

Responsibilities include assisting with menu changes, maintaining a safe work environment, and collaborating with dining staff to deliver a dignified dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• 1-2 years related food service experience or training as noted in the Education/Experience section.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food according to the established menu.
• Insures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food following standardized recipes.
• Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to established policy and procedures.
• Always follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen, and food storage areas daily.
• Prepares to give suggestions for menu or recipe changes that adhere to dietician guidelines to utilize surplus foods and other supplies.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase the quality and reduce the cost.
• Ensures and supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Always responds promptly and courteously to resident's and family member request for assistance.
• Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment free of objects/situations that could cause harm and/or falls to residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Always practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.
• Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Knows, understands and follows established policy and procedures in emergency situations.
• Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.
• Always demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.
• Always demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.
• Complies with attendance and call off policy.
• Attends and/or participates in trainings, in-service and mandatory meetings.
• Always wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.
• Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.
• Knows, understands and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• May assist with the training of new employees in dining services.
• Without asking, takes the initiative in work, seeks out additional information, and offers solutions/suggestions.
• Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties.
• Coordinates the work of culinary assistants.
• Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested.

Skills

Language Ability

Reasoning Ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years related experience

Job description

Sr Companies, in Decatur, IL, seeks a food service associate to prepare and serve meals for residents, families, and visitors at Randall Residence of Decatur. The role follows established menus, ensures proper portioning and sanitation, and supports kitchen operations and cost control.

Responsibilities include assisting with menu changes, maintaining a safe work environment, and collaborating with dining staff to deliver a dignified dining experience for residents.