Cook Supervisor

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Cook Supervisor

Location: 3935 Sunnyside Drive Harrisonburg VA 22801; Assisted Living/Long-Term Care.

Hours: Full-Time. The ideal candidate for this role would feel comfortable acting as a Dining Services Supervisor, but also comfortable jumping in to work as a cook if needed. When working as a cook anticipated shifts are 5:30am-2:00pm, and when acting as a dining supervisor hours are 11:15AM-7:45PM. Every other weekend & rotating holidays required.

Position Overview & General Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Cook Supervisor is to feel comfortable transitioning from cook duties to dining services manager duties based off need and schedule. The ideal candidate will prepare a variety of quality foods, follow recipes, observe timeline for meals and maintain all sanitation codes. Sunnyside's Main Dining Team provides quality meal services to residents in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care. While acting as a Dining Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to oversee and support Dining Services Assistants across several satellite kitchens. The primary responsibilities of the Dining Services Manager are to assign job duties to team members, ensure policies and procedures are followed appropriately, supervise all kitchen activity and inspect service areas as well as work as a cook if need be.

• Read and review instructions and information on break-down sheets, labels and diet information cards; including food preparation requirements (regular, pureed, mechanical soft) portion sizes and resident preferences, allergies, etc. in order to properly serve residents.
• Prepare food or ensured that food that has been prepared is ready to serve at resident meal times and served at the proper temperature and as requested by the resident.
• Prepare and deliver meals to the Health Care Center and Assisted Living as required.
• Keep all food preparation and service areas clean and sanitized.
• Ensure pull sheets are completed; prep items assigned are completed.
• Empty trash receptacles and take to trash bin as needed.
• Operate dishwasher; clean and sanitize dishes, utensils and serving trays after meals. Ensure all items are put away at the end of the shift. Operate equipment including, but not limited to, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, griddle, toaster in order to perform job duties.
• Stock, remove, cover and store all foods and condiments in units. Label and date all food items. Discard all food items as required under regulations.
• Store cleaning chemicals and sanitizing solutions in proper location.
• Review work schedules, assign job duties to employees and account for all scheduled employees; assist in covering for absences daily.
• Supervise kitchen, dish room and dining room operations to maintain quality control and efficiency.
• Offer creative specials of the day and other menu items.
• Ensure all food preparation and service areas clean and sanitized.
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, griddle, toaster in order to perform job duties.
• Analyze and understand food labels, diet card information, production sheets, invoices and personnel records in order to perform day to day operations.
• Provide leadership to ensure all areas operate efficiently and all policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure only wholesome, quality food is served.
• Check and record all temperatures of freezing/cooling equipment and report any malfunctions to maintenance.
• Assist in preparation of meals as needed and follow guidelines outlined for cooks.
• Portion, store, post and sell food products as needed.
• Ensure food that has been delivered is stocked using First In, First Out method. Check items labeled by the end of the shift. Checks dates and expiration dates on all stock.
• Store cleaning chemicals and sanitizing solutions in proper location.
• Monitor all kitchen and dining equipment including lighting to ensure good working order on a routine basis to ensure in good working order, report malfunctions or repairs needed timely.
• Demonstrate, follow and enforce all policies and procedures to include but not limited to sanitation and serve safe requirements, safety guidelines, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Interact with residents, families, staff and volunteers and use good judgement in interpreting policy/interactions. Visit new admissions within 24 hours to review food choices and answer questions.
• Routinely get feedback from residents regarding food and communicate to dining director.
• Assist employees in completing accident reports by end of the shift, addressing emergencies first then notify appropriate people, investigate accident to determine the root cause and prevent future injuries.
• Assist in corrective action for safety issues that arise from accidents or brought to their attention.
• Complete employee evaluations on a timely basis; provide opportunity for questions, feedback and discussion about the evaluation.
• Counsel and provide written documentation on employees' performance year-round.
• Possess strong organizational and management skills in order to supervise employees, select objectives for the department and implement those objectives.
• Assist in training new employees and help them learn position.
• Complete catering/event sheets to provide adequate information about upcoming events timely and accurately so customers' expectations are met.
• Work at special functions as needed.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability and punctuality. Report to work when schedule, ready to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education and experience equivalent to high school diploma required; associate's degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience in restaurant/dining field is preferred.
• Ability to process information accurately, make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action based upon the information available.
• Serve Safe Certification or ability to obtain.
• Time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Multi-tasking skills; ability to handle prep work, various timelines, recipes, delivery schedules, etc.
• Strong verbal communication skills; ability to speak with appropriate grammar.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.

Requirements

Physical and Environmental Considerations

This job operates indoors in a general kitchen and dining room environment with varying floor surfaces. 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. The employee is frequently required to routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to operation of kitchen equipment as well as exposure to sanitizing and cleaning chemicals and wet floor surfaces which require slip-resistant shoes. Minimal hazards if universal precautions are followed.

Who we are

Join a team where you are proud of the community in which you work. At Sunnyside, we want each team-member to S.H.I.N.E both on and off campus ( S ervice Before Self, H ospitality with Heart, I nspiring Excellence in Each Other, N othing Less Than The Best, and E njoy your Journey) . With a plethora of flexibility, growth opportunities, a safe learning environment, on-sight training, and an engaging/motivational atmosphere, you can rise into your new career path. Sunnyside is a not-for-profit Senior Living life plan community situated on 150+ acres in the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, Virginia. More than 500 residents call Sunnyside their home. Residents have the options to live in a variety of levels of living including: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Long-Term Care. Across our beautiful campus, residents can enjoy an array of amenities and services including an on-site restaurant, an award-winning vitality center, salon services, therapy services, fishing ponds, walking trails, and much more People have said that Sunnyside is great place to live and work We offer generous paid-time off (even if you work part-time), professional development opportunities, a safe and fun environment, and flexibility.

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