Lead Cook Supervisor - Long-Term Care Kitchen (Per Diem)

Apple Rehab Inc; New London (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career development

4 weeks paid time off

7 paid holidays

Health insurance benefits

Short & long-term disability

Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD service

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance coverage

401K retirement program

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Inc is seeking a Cook Supervisor for Orchard Grove, a 130-bed facility offering STR, long-term care, and a secured memory unit in a tranquil CT community. You will supervise dietary staff, plan production, and ensure meals meet residents’ dietary needs while coordinating with the Dietary Manager.

Your role involves budgeting, procurement, and event support, with an emphasis on teamwork and compassionate resident care in a family-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Eligible for company sponsored Serv Safe Certification after 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights and lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write and understand English, perform basic math, measure and record data.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others.
• Previous experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor dietary personnel, ensuring compliance with protocols and guidelines.
• Prepare and serve meals tailored to residents' dietary requirements, in coordination with the Dietary Manager.
• Contribute to production planning, including forecasting needs and recipe development.
• Assist in the procurement and proper storage of food and equipment.
• Ensure the dietary department delivers high-quality meals within budget.
• Operate kitchen equipment and adaptive tools for residents' needs.
• Respond to residents' requests with flexibility and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with the Dietary Manager on events for the facility.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English literacy

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Apple Rehab Inc is seeking a Cook Supervisor for Orchard Grove, a 130-bed facility offering STR, long-term care, and a secured memory unit in a tranquil CT community. You will supervise dietary staff, plan production, and ensure meals meet residents’ dietary needs while coordinating with the Dietary Manager.

Your role involves budgeting, procurement, and event support, with an emphasis on teamwork and compassionate resident care in a family-oriented setting.