Cook Supervisor

About the role

As a Cook Supervisor at Apple Rehab Saybrook, you will lead and supervise dietary personnel, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. You will collaborate with the Dietary Manager to oversee work assignments, contribute to performance evaluations, and assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the manager.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• Scholarships and career development opportunities.
• Generous 4 weeks of paid time off.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance coverage.
• 401K retirement program.
• Longevity credit for dedicated service.

Pay

Per diem welcome to apply!

Schedule

Part-time 6 hours every other weekend. Evenings 1pm-7pm.