Cook Supervisor

About the role

Nestled within a tranquil countryside community, Orchard Grove stands as a beacon of compassionate care—a 130-bed facility specializing in Short-Term Rehabilitation (STR), Long-Term Care, and an exclusive secured memory unit.

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 insights to production planning, including forecasting needs and recipe development.
• Aid in the procurement and proper storage of food and equipment.
• Ensure the dietary department consistently delivers visually appealing, high-quality meals within budget constraints.
• Proficiently operate various kitchen equipment and adaptive tools for residents' specialized needs.
• Respond promptly to residents' requests and needs, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with the Dietary Manager in planning and executing facility-wide special events.

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 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.