Nursing Home Kitchen Supervisor

Kitchen Supervisor

The Ross Manor campus provides three professional levels of care and support for residents including assisted living, skilled rehabilitation and complete nursing care services. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Ross Manor follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

The Kitchen Supervisor manages the staffing and food service operations of the facility in conjunction with the Director of Food Services and/or a Licensed Dietician. The Kitchen Supervisor oversees our dietary staff to ensure that meals are attractive, tasteful and nutritious for the residents, families and staff. Reports to Food Services Director.

Kitchen Supervisor Essential Functions

• Closely works with the Director of Food & Nutrition Services in the operation of the Food & Nutrition Services Department.
• To purchase food and supplies according to provided specifications within budgetary constraints.
• To purchase food to meet nutritional needs of residents according to state and federal regulations, physician orders: meals, activities and special occasions.
• To train, supervise and monitor department personnel.
• To develop and monitor effective employee safety program; serves on safety committee.
• To supervise department sanitation.
• To ensure standards of nutritional care as set forth by the RD
• To demonstrate adherence to the facilities standard precautions/exposure plan.

Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Previous experience in a kitchen/food service leadership required, in a health care environment preferred
• Computer knowledge is preferable, and onsite training is provided if needed.
• The Kitchen Supervisor must be able to work in a health care environment and conduct themselves appropriately.
• Experience with food purchasing, inventory, production schedules, therapeutic diets, equipment maintenance plan, catering/cooking, sanitation and safety, conducting in-service education, patient/resident contact, general nutrition, PI/Performance Improvement.

We want to support your work and life balance, so we have flexible shifts available and would love to speak with you about what interests you. Tuition reimbursement and education assistance to grow your skill set. Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability. Employer paid life insurance. Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent. Paid Time Off available to all employees. 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution! All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check. State of Maine requires Covid-19 Vaccination.