Lead Cook & Shift Supervisor - Nutrition & Meal Service

Oakmont Senior Communities LLC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakmont Senior Communities LLC is seeking a shift supervisor for the dietary department to oversee food preparation, sanitation, and meal service. You will ensure proper handling, assist with menu planning, and train staff while maintaining compliance with safety and culinary standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring resident meals, documenting intake, and coordinating with management during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Food sanitation certification preferred.
• Experience as a cook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food and supply purchases and maintain inventory and expenditure records.
• Assist with orientation and training of new personnel.
• Maintain proper hygienic handling, sanitation, and safety in the food service area.
• Prepare meals and may act as dietary aid or server when needed.
• Monitor resident meal intake and dietary preferences.
• Document attended meals as required.
• Maintain sanitary work areas, storage, and utensils; clean and sterilize equipment.
• Assist with menu development and maintain recipe files.
• Oversee proper use of dietary equipment.
• Notify management of emergencies; complete incident reports.
• Ensure all residents are served or delivered meals; track mealtime attendance.
• Assist with disaster plan/emergency numbers and daily maintenance reporting.
• Note repair needs and report to maintenance; observe resident wellbeing and report changes.
• Provide shift supervision and communicate performance concerns to leadership.
• Attend required department events and mandatory trainings; maintain reliability.

Skills

Prepare meals

Read & write

Sanitation & safety

Team oversight

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Sanitation Certification preferred

One year cook experience preferred

Job description

Oakmont Senior Communities LLC is seeking a shift supervisor for the dietary department to oversee food preparation, sanitation, and meal service. You will ensure proper handling, assist with menu planning, and train staff while maintaining compliance with safety and culinary standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring resident meals, documenting intake, and coordinating with management during emergencies.