Nursing Home Kitchen Supervisor

Ross Manor; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Ross Manor in Bangor, ME is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to manage the staffing and food service operations in coordination with the Director of Food Services. The role ensures meals are attractive, nutritious, and compliant with regulations for residents, families, and staff.

You will train and supervise dietary staff, oversee purchasing within budget, and collaborate on safety, sanitation, and nutrition standards. Flexible shifts and full benefits accompany this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen/food service team.
• Healthcare environment experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards.
• Experience with meal planning and dietary considerations.
• Strong purchasing, inventory and production scheduling skills.
• Able to train staff and supervise daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dietary staff and coordinate with leadership.
• Purchase food and supplies within budget.
• Meet nutritional needs per regulations and physician orders.
• Train and supervise department personnel.
• Develop and monitor safety programs and participate in safety committee.
• Oversee department sanitation.
• Ensure adherence to nutrition standards set by RD.
• Demonstrate compliance with facility precautions and exposure plan.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food purchasing

Inventory management

Nutrition knowledge

Safety compliance

Staff training

Dietary regulations

PI/Performance Improvement

Tools

Computer knowledge

Job description

TheRoss Manor campus provides three professional levels of care and support forresidents including assistedliving , skilledrehabilitation and complete nursing care services. Under the ownership of First AtlanticHealthcare, Ross Manor follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation forexcellence in Long Term Care. Under the ownership of First AtlanticHealthcare, Ross Manor follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation forexcellence in Long Term Care.

POSITIONSUMMARY

The Kitchen Supervisor manages the staffing andfood service operations of the facility in conjunction with the Director ofFood Services and/or a Licensed Dietician. The Kitchen Supervisor oversees ourdietary staff to ensure that meals are attractive, tasteful and nutritious forthe residents, families and staff. Reports to FoodServices Director.

Kitchen Supervisor Essential Functions

• Closely works with the Director of Food &Nutrition Services in the operation of the Food & Nutrition Services Department.
• To purchase food and supplies according toprovided specifications within budgetary constraints.
• To purchase food to meet nutritional needs ofresidents according to state and federal regulations, physician orders: meals,activities and special occasions.
• To train, supervise and monitor department personnel.
• To develop and monitor effective employee safetyprogram; serves on safety committee.
• To supervise department sanitation.
• To ensure standards of nutritional care as setforth by the RD
• To demonstrate adherence to the facilitiesstandard precautions/exposure plan.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Previous experience in a kitchen/food serviceleadership required, in a health care environment preferred
• Computer knowledge is preferable, and onsitetraining is provided if needed.
• The Kitchen Supervisor must be able to work in ahealth care environment and conduct themselves appropriately.
• Experience with food purchasing, inventory,production schedules, therapeutic diets, equipment maintenance plan,catering/cooking, sanitation and safety, conducting in-service education,patient/resident contact, general nutrition, PI/Performance Improvement.

We want to supportyour work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available – and wouldlove to speak with you about what interests you.

• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance to grow your skill set
  
• Full time employees have access tofull benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible savings account,including medical & dependent
• Paid Time Off available to allemployees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
  

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check. State of Maine requires Covid-19 Vaccination.