Kitchen Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Supervisor is to prepare and serve meals on time in accordance with state and federal regulations and in compliance with facility procedures and policies to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Follow menus as provided by assigned supervisor

• Review menus prior to preparation of food

• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with portion control procedures, as well as for therapeutic diets in accordance with scheduled menus and sanitary regulations

• Prepare all foods with proper amount of seasoning and with proper handling of therapeutic diets and facility time schedule

• Assist in developing methods to determine quality and quantity of food served

• Inspect special diet trays to ensure accuracy, portion control, appealing layout, etc.

• Evaluate kitchen and dietary area, etc., for upkeep, supply control, cleanliness, and safety

• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. to ensure control of food, equipment, and supplies

• Report disrepair of dietary equipment

• Assist in monitoring to ensure that dietary personnel wear protective clothing/devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious waste or body fluids

• Complete cleaning assignments as scheduled and directed

• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist in orientation, training and scheduling of employees as directed

• Attend educational classes as assigned by supervisor

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions, and other information relating to residents, employees and facility

• Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures

• Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in residents’ personal and health care needs

• Must possess good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English

• Intermediate knowledge of mathematics and recordkeeping

• Skilled technical knowledge of one or more scientific disciplines required to analyze, interpret and diagnose technical information within established procedures

• Successful completion of required training

• Handle multiple priorities effectively

Required Computer Software/Equipment used:

• Various operating systems

• Standard office equipment

• Microsoft Suite applications

• Desktop, laptop and/or iPad

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:

o Minimum of one (1) year of dietary experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other medical facility preferred

• License/Certification/Education:

o High school diploma or equivalent

o Dietary certification is preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, train, and support direct reports

• Provide work direction and problem solving for other workers

• Occasionally needs manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift to 25 pounds

• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, pulling and use of hands

• Frequent exposure to odors and biohazards, and exposure to safety risks associated with food preparation, cooking, and involvement in a health care facility

• Must be able to read and speak in English

• Work may be performed in a long-term care facility; well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlled

• Position will require flexible hours, occasional weekend work or occasional unscheduled overtime

• Travel may be required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

Education

• High School or better
• GED or better