Food Service Supervisor (Full OR Part Time)

Description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center

Job Description

Primary Function:

Assists the Food Service Director with the complete dining experience. Directly supervises Wait Staff, Dietary Aides, Cook Support and Cook Helpers. In the absence of the Director, supervises Cooks and Team Leaders as well.

Position Pay Scale

$18.50 - $21.50 /hour (depending on experience)

Essential Functions

Oversees the performance of comprehensive food service activities in compliance with Fairhaven, federal, state and local policies, rules and regulations. Responsible for total food service operations in the absence of the Food Service Director.

• Acts as a purchasing agent for food and non-food supplies used in food service. Reviews inventory of all supplies.
• Possesses basic knowledge and understanding of various diets.
• Updates records including tray cards, cardexes, and snacks / nourishment lists or labels and communicates changes as needed.
• Reviews invoices, compares to order lists, and authorizes payment.
• Assists Food Service Director in budgetary control.
• Assists Food Service Director in employee hiring, orientation, management, review and disciplinary processes.
• Assists in resident care planning and nutritional care by interviewing new residents to establish preferences and dislikes, making meal rounds, and performing test trays to check for temperature and diet accuracy.
• Assists in the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of the department’s programs and activities
• Acts as a relief person when short staffed.
• Performs clerical duties as specified.
• Participates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each resident.
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations.
• Acts as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors.
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment.
• Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures.
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position.
• Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident’s rights immediately
• Completes all in-service training requirements in a timely manner
• Completes all duties and tasks as assigned
  
  

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

Type of work and characteristics of duties require:

• Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including but not limited to; lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• Ability to show warmth, love and compassion and to make residents feel comfortable.
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.
• Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents.
  
  

Other Duties

• Identify improvements to processes and recommend changes to management.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and report.
• Assist the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed.
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Experience & Education Or Skills Required

• Ability to use computer in performance of duties
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Successful completion of dietary management course in health care facility
• Minimum one-year supervisory experience in long term care
• Food service sanitation certificate
• Ability to communicate in English.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Kitchen and dining areas
• Exposure to steam, hot water, and hot equipment
• Individual duties within a team environment
• Fairhaven approved uniform must be worn
• Typical health care facility exposure when working with the elderly residents including potential injury or infection.