Lead Cook Supervisor — Per Diem in Senior Living Kitchen

Apple-Reha; Colchester (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

Career growth

Paid time off

Health benefits

401K

Job summary

Apple Rehab Colchester is seeking a per diem Cook Supervisor to oversee dietary department staff, ensuring meals meet residents’ diet orders and supporting the Dietary Manager with planning and recipes.

The Cook Supervisor will use kitchen equipment and adaptive tools, manage production, assist with purchases and storage, and respond to residents’ requests on short notice while helping coordinate special events and ensuring quality within budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification.
• Must be able to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights as well as lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write and understand English, perform simple math calculations, measure and record data.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others.
• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.
• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks
• Ability to communicate with residents, staff and family members in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors other dietary department personnel as required.
• Ensures the department personnel follow established policies and procedures.
• The Dietary Manager evaluates subordinates' performance in collaboration with the Cook Supervisor.
• Assists with production planning by providing input to the Dietary Manager on forecasting needs and developing recipes.
• Assists with purchase and storage of food and equipment.
• The Cook Supervisor must respond to residents’ requests on short notice.
• Helps the Dietary Manager plan and prepare for all facility’s special events.

Job description

Apple Rehab Colchester is seeking a per diem Cook Supervisor to oversee dietary department staff, ensuring meals meet residents’ diet orders and supporting the Dietary Manager with planning and recipes.

The Cook Supervisor will use kitchen equipment and adaptive tools, manage production, assist with purchases and storage, and respond to residents’ requests on short notice while helping coordinate special events and ensuring quality within budget constraints.