Kitchen Supervisor (Nursing Home)

Park Meadows is looking for an outstanding employee to join their Team as the Kitchen Supervisor!

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ABOUT US - Located in Gainesville, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

While working here, you will enjoy: 

• Employee engagement activities and staff appreciation events
• Positive, supportive, welcoming team environment
• Flexible schedules
• Excellent and ongoing training, including a formal mentorship program
• Top compensation program and excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision plus more)
•     PTO
•     HostedTime Mobile App 
•         Holiday Pay, bonus pay including referral and sign on bonuses
•         Family Leave

Summary of the Kitchen Supervisor

The Kitchen Supervisor - Nursing Home supervises food service for patients, employees, and visitors in a nursing home environment. Reviews menus and supervises the handling, preparation, and storage of food. Being a Kitchen Supervisor - Nursing Home leads equipment maintenance and kitchen sanitation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Kitchen Supervisor:

• Meet the nutrition needs of the residents with regular collaboration and direction from a consultant dietician and the nursing team
• Oversee the preparation and organisation of the meal distribution
• Oversee the preparation of ‘special diets’ that are ordered by a medical practitioner or consultant dietician and ensure that these orders are regularly reviewed thoroughly by the nursing team
• Plan special meals for festive occasions and other significant events
• Be responsible for all safety (both food and environmental) practices and policies
• Conduct regular checks on the quality and quantity of both cooked and uncooked foods
• Ensure food is properly transferred and stored at the correct temperatures
• Ensure storage areas are of the correct temperatures
• Ensure storage areas are clean, free from pests and odour free
• Ensure all equipment is clean
• Ensure sufficient quantity of food and requested diets are provided for residents
• Be responsible for maintaining sanitary handing of food
• Ensure that members of the kitchen team wash their hands regularly and are aware of hygiene policies
• Ensure that all food safety procedures are adhered to

Job Requirements of the Kitchen Supervisor:

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate (WSQ Follow Food & Beverage Safety & Hygiene Policies and Procedures)
• Certificate in Food Hygiene Audit
• 3 years of cooking and supervising experience in a commercial Kitchen
• Able to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Able to work well independently
• People - Centered
• Able to coach and lead subordinates
• Basic Microsoft Excel/Word skill is an advantage