Kitchen Supervisor

Company: AHC Northbrooke
Location: Bells
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: - -
Full Time - Must be flexible on hours
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
COMPANY COMPETENCIES:
--- Respect - We treat people as they want to be treated, showing regard for their rights and privacy--- Integrity - We emphasize honesty, fairness, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching--- Teamwork - We work collaboratively to improve processes, resolve problems and reward results--- Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards, aspiring to zero defects in every task--- Compassion - We respond to those who need help with sensitivity and a positive attitude--- Professionalism - We perform our duties with skill, good judgement and politeness
JOB COMPETENCIES:
1. Analytical Thinking: Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion; solves problems in a timely manner. Use logic and reasoning to identify changes in patients' conditions to determine the correct plan of action.2. Customer and Personal Service: Possess good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; respond promptly to customer's needs. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personal services, including needs assessment; meeting quality standards.3. Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.4. Attendance: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered; returns from lunch and breaks appropriately; arrives at meetings on time; notifies supervisor of pending absences.5. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; listens and receives clarification.6. Ethical Behavior: Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; treats others with respect.7. Initiative: Seeks increased responsibility; sets self-improvement goals related to the organization's objectives.8. Job and Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; seeks additional information.9. Productivity and Quality of Work: Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.10. Teamwork: Displays ease working with others; contributes ideas and skills to team; puts success of team above own interests. Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of patients.
SCOPE AND LEVEL OF WORK:
--- Complexity: Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.--- Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion.--- Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function. --- Supervision Received: Performs work with supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.
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.
SAFETY EXPECTATIONS:--- Work safely and follow safety rules--- Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors--- Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our Organization does 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. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.EducationRequired

• High School or better

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