JOB SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Supervisor will assist the Culinary Director in all operations within the Dietary department including, but not limited to; staff scheduling, disciplinary actions, scheduling, cost controls, sanitation standards, and record keeping.

**The schedule for this position will consist primarily of evening and weekend hours. This is a hands-on supervisory role, in which the candidate is expected to also work side-by-side with their team.

LOCATION:

LECOM Regency at South Shore, located at 322 Washington Place, Erie PA

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to take charge during the manager’s absence and ability to direct cooks and aides according to LECOM’s philosophy and approved standards for nutrition practices.
• Knowledge, skills, attitude, and energy to consistently provide resident centered care.
• Assist the Culinary Manager in all operations within the Culinary Department including, but not limited to; hiring, disciplinary actions, scheduling, cost controls, item specifications, menu development, sanitation standards, and record keeping.
• Develops friendly and courteous relationships with residents and co-workers. · Maintains confidentiality of all residents’ personal information.
• Ability to cook and provide quality meals to the residents.
• Prepares food and drink items using standard formulas or following directions.
• Explains and guides residents in regards cost and contents of their selections and provides alternative selections available.
• Puts away, replenishes, and rotates stock to ensure older items are used first.
• Ensures health guidelines and company sanitation policies are followed by employees and guests in all dining areas.
• Controls conduct of employees and residents in a friendly manner to prevent loss, theft, spills and cross contamination.
• Maintains control of product flow and employees.
• Performs cleaning duties while keeping both front and back of kitchen areas clean and free of debris throughout the work day.
• Must be flexible to accept other duties as needed or assigned by the resident or institution.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Approximately one-year experience in high volume food productions. Must have knowledge of cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation and related routines. Familiar with kitchen equipment. ServSafe certification within 6 months.

BENEFITS:

LECOM’s full time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:

• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/ month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
• Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hosptial.
• A 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service!
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
• Paid vacation and sick time accrual.
• 6 paid holidays each calendar year.
• Referral program.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Up to $200/month towards child care expenses.

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.