Kitchen Supervisor

LEXINGTON; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Dietary Manager to oversee food preparation and service in a long-term care facility. This role involves ensuring food safety and quality while managing dietary staff and compliance with regulations. You'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on residents' nutritional well-being, plan special meals, and foster a positive dining experience. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved dietary manager's course preferred.
• One year experience in a long-term care facility dietary department is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dietary functions and personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Plan and deliver in-service education programs for dietary staff.
• Maintain safe and sanitary kitchen and food storage areas.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of PCC

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Approved dietary manager's course

Experience in long-term care facility

Job description

Description

Direct and participate in food preparation and service, ensuring that food is safe, appetizing, and meets the quality and quantity needs of each resident according to physicians' orders and approved menus. Maintain cost control and work towards meeting budget guidelines. Plan and assist in preparing and serving holiday and special meals and functions.

Supervise all dietary functions and personnel, including hiring, orientation, training, disciplining, and, when appropriate, terminating dietary staff. Ensure proper storage of food and supplies, complying with current state and federal guidelines. Process new diet orders and changes from nursing staff, updating diet cards accordingly.

Maintain sufficient staffing levels to provide dietary services, assess residents' food preferences and allergies, prepare staff schedules, and handle schedule adjustments. Keep the kitchen and food storage areas safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary. Transmit orders for food and supplies and document menu changes, notifying the Dietician as needed.

Participate in QA and IDT meetings as assigned. Check trays for accuracy before delivery and regularly inspect the Dietary Department for safety and sanitation. Plan and deliver in-service education programs for dietary staff. Investigate on-the-job injuries, implement corrective actions, and retrain staff as necessary.

Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, maintain the security of the Dietary Department, and coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments. Conduct monthly nutritional notes for residents at nutritional risk, visit residents for nutritional assessments, explain diets, record preferences, and promote quality food service.

Supervisory Requirements

Assist with the overall supervision and management of dietary staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved dietary manager's course meeting state and federal care regulations.
• Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility dietary department.

Skills and Certifications

• Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, policies, recipes, and manuals.
• Effective communication skills for presenting information and responding to questions.
• Mathematical skills to apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Problem-solving and interpretative abilities for instructions and practical situations.
• Knowledge of PCC preferred; must maintain continuing education and licensing, and stay in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Requires standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling frequently, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional climbing or stooping. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception. The environment is typically low to moderate noise, with accommodations available for disabilities.

Additional Information

Management reserves the right to reassign duties. The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may change due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.