Lead Cook for Senior Care Nutrition

Priority Management; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Management is seeking a Food Service Supervisor for Colonial Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bossier City, LA. The role involves administrative tasks, menu management, and coordination with departments to ensure timely, accurate meals for residents.

Requirements include the ability to cook large quantities, read/write/speak English, and leadership. No minimum education; 1 year supervisory food experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Process diet changes and new diets received from nursing services.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Certified Dietary Manager.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Coordinate food and nutrition services with other departments as necessary.
• Assist in establishing a food service production line to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established facility policies and procedures.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established facility policies.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of cook.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

No minimum education

Job description

Priority Management is seeking a Food Service Supervisor for Colonial Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bossier City, LA. The role involves administrative tasks, menu management, and coordination with departments to ensure timely, accurate meals for residents.

Requirements include the ability to cook large quantities, read/write/speak English, and leadership. No minimum education; 1 year supervisory food experience preferred.