Kitchen Supervisor

Job Title

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Summary

Responsible for the overall management of the dietary function within a program. Ensures a sanitary and functional working environment and the preparation/service of attractive, nutritious meals, and meeting individual consumer's dietary restrictions and preferences. Also provides nutritional input into the individual's plan of care and provides assistance in the manner that supports the personal design of the consumers.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:

• Provides necessary staff development and training to Dietary Aides to ensure meals are prepared and served in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitors food service staff to assure that they are following established safety and sanitary regulations and procedures in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Investigates all on the job injuries by department employees and implements corrective measures where appropriate.
• Implements daily menus and approve substitutions according to dietary prescriptions.
• Maintains inventory of department food, supplies and equipment.
• Controls supply and equipment use to meet budget available.
• Reports to administrator on general operation of the department.
• Assists in determining appropriate staffing levels; makes termination recommendations to the Administrator.
• Orients and trains staff in proper work practices when they are hired and conducts and evaluates retraining and refresher training.
• Maintains safe working conditions and practices in the unit.
• Assures that meals are prepared according to prescribed diet plan and are delivered at acceptable temperatures.
• Performs additional duties and activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation and training. Makes recommendations or decisions regarding employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations and similar actions. Resolves personnel problems within position responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Three years of related experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Current drivers license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium work . Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Americans With Disabilities Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.