Kitchen Supervisor

ISH Dining Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ISH Dining Services in the United States is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook a wide variety of meals for residents, staff and visitors. You will follow recipes, schedules and dietary guidelines while maintaining sanitary standards.

The role requires collaboration with a team, flexibility for weekends/holidays, and a commitment to resident care. The position offers on-site work within a healthcare setting and opportunities to contribute to a compassionate dining program.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or at least two years of healthcare experience.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Commitment to compassionate care and resident rights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors.
• Prepare food according to recipes and schedules; assist with cleaning duties as assigned.
• Direct other food service staff in the absence of the Manager.
• Handle and prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Prepare meals prescribed by the attending physician.
• Meet required meal schedules; take steps to avoid food waste.
• Maintain dietary equipment and production sheets.
• Follow menus and special diet instructions.
• Communicate with the Food Service Director; cooperate with staff.
• Ensure high quality of service in a compassionate atmosphere; report injuries.
• Complete training and participate in drills; assist with evacuations in emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information; report breaches.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Flexibility

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years healthcare experience

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Food Service

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The essential functions of the job requires:

• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED or at least two (2) years of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours; on weekends, as well as holidays, to the extent necessary. On-call status is a function of the job and employee understands, agrees to, and acknowledges that schedule flexibility is for the betterment of the residents and that the Cook will make themselves available, as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
• Must adhere to ISH Health Services' attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and lovedones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors.
• He/she prepares food according to recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the Cook performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned.
• Directs other food service employees in the absence of the Manager.
• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for the residents by the attending physician;
• Meets required meal schedules;
• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste;
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets;
• Follows menus and special diet instructions;
• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director;
• Cooperates with other food service staff and facility personnel;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as requested.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays and maintain regular attendance.