Cook Supervisor

Shift: FT 11:00am - 7:30pm

Employees are an important part of life at The GreenFields! Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life. We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care!

Position Summary:

The Lead Cook plays an important role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents and guests throughout the Manor, Court, and Bistro. This position leads by example, providing guidance and support to dietary staff while ensuring meals are nutritious, appealing, and prepared with care. The Lead Cook helps coordinate daily kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared and served according to established menus, standardized recipes, dietary guidelines, portion control procedures, and resident preferences.

Working closely with dietary team members, nursing staff, and other departments, the Lead Cook helps accommodate special diets, texture modifications, and individual resident needs. This position promotes teamwork, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, and helps ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, and running smoothly. Above all, the Lead Cook helps foster a positive dining experience by encouraging collaboration, supporting staff, and keeping the safety, satisfaction, and well-being of our residents at the heart of everything we do.

We Strive to Be an Employer of Choice:

• Competitive wages, pay based on experience
• Paid weekly
• Referral Bonus Plan and other types of incentives
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, based on FT/PT status
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K with employer match
• Premier third-party childcare onsite
• Free access to Employee Wellness Center/Gym
• Uniform allowance
• Free parking

Eligibility for certain benefits aligns with employment status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and serving of food orders throughout the Manor, Court, and Bistro during assigned shifts by actively directing and supporting dietary staff.
• Provide direction to cooks and dietary associates to ensure timely and efficient meal preparation and service.
• Ensure all cooks follow standardized recipes and utilize appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Ensure meals are prepared in accordance with planned menus.
• Ensure meals are palatable, properly prepared, and appetizing in appearance.
• Monitor food service to ensure established portion control procedures are followed.
• Ensure food is prepared according to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special dietary requirements.
• Verify that appropriate equipment, serving utensils, and supplies are available for resident meal service.
• Assist with serving meals as necessary to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Coordinate and assist with food preparation for special events, holidays, and other activities as directed.
• Ensure that only authorized food substitutions are made, following established procedures.
• Ensure alternative menu items are available and prepared as needed to accommodate resident preferences and dietary requirements.
• Assign, monitor, and ensure completion of cleaning duties and sanitation responsibilities.
• Ensure proper food storage and rotation procedures are followed.
• Ensure food is properly dated, labeled, and stored in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Monitor kitchen operations to ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with established standards.
• Provide guidance and assistance to dietary staff when challenges arise during meal preparation or service.
• Communicate operational concerns, staffing needs, and resident dining concerns to the appropriate supervisor or department leadership.
• Ensure staff adhere to dress code, time and attendance, and workplace policies.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professionalism among dietary associates.
• Practice safe work habits and ensure all staff follow workplace safety procedures.
• Assure the safety, security, and well-being of residents at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must have one year of dietary experience in a long-term care setting or in the hospitality industry.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/staff, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle challenging residents and associates.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff and other department supervisors.
• Must maintain a positive rapport with residents and their families.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must attend and participate in continuing educational programs.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs.

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• May be subject to call-backs during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns, equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other.

If you feel like you're a great candidate for our Lead Cook position, please apply today!

EOE Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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