Kitchen Chef - Hudsonville, MI, United States - Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Center

Description

Contributing to the health and welfare of others can be draining at times, but at the same time can be truly rewarding.

Overall responsibility for the provision of a high-quality dining service that considers resident preferences and dietary considerations, in compliance with applicable food safety and licensing regulations.

Degree as Chef from a culinary institute or certified program, or Restaurant/Food and Beverage management; or significant experience in food service and sanitation.

• Must maintain Food Protection Manager and HACCP Certification in food service safety and sanitation (such as ServSafe); menu planning; kitchen management; Strong leadership and motivational skills for effective staff supervision, training and leadership; Excellent cooking skills, with experience in catering or culinary services management.
• Experience and training in professional cooking, applicable certification.
• Exemplary time management and organizational abilities to keep the food preparation process flowing and make sure meals are ready and served on time, at the right temperature.
• Must be aware of guidelines governing the safe storage and handling of food to avoid the possibility of contamination or spoilage.
• Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing.

• Paying attention to resident likes and dislikes, including special diet considerations.
• Incorporating seasonal and fresh fruits and vegetables into daily meals.
• Incorporate "farm to table" foods in menus.
• Balanced menus incorporating the Tufts Senior Food Pyramid.
• Maintain inventory for at least 3 days' meal service, as well as emergency supply - including bottled water - for meal service in the event of a power outage or other emergency.

• Assure meals are prepared and served on time, at the proper temperature.
• Special events, including men's lunches, cook-outs, family functions, etc.
• Educate staff on proper meal service and clearing (LL/RR) and use of proper portioning and serving utensils.
• Walks the dining room and interacts with residents and guests during meal service.
• Resident Satisfaction
• Assure attention is paid to resident likes and dislikes, including offering alternate selections that meet resident preferences.
• Assure that all residents have the opportunity to enjoy quality meals every day.
• Meeting with residents at move-in and periodically thereafter to review preferences.
• Lead the Chef Forum at least monthly to solicit input and feedback from residents regarding the content and quality of the entire dining experience.
• Resident Well-Being
• Provides input to the resident assessment process for the development of individual resident service plans as needed to assure nutritional needs are satisfied.
• Assures compliance with diet orders and nutritional status of residents (in cooperation with the Resident Services Coordinator).
• Maintains an awareness of changes in resident food consumption and communicates with the Resident Services Coordinator regarding any challenges to residents' achieving and maintaining adequate nutrition.
• Financial
• Financial

• Maintain inventory of necessary food and non-food supplies - taking advantage of sales and promotions and local food sources to ensure best product at best price.
• Track Resident room trays, guest and staff meals for billing and credit back to culinary services account.
• Participate in marketing the home through preparation of gift foods provided to referral sources during outreach marketing, guest meals, special events, cooking programs, etc.

• Staff hiring, training and supervision: assure sufficient staff is hired, trained and performing the duties necessary to provide quality meals to meet resident nutritional needs.
• Supervise and assist staff in the production of all menu items, using high-quality, and fresh, local ingredients whenever possible, and proper plating of food including use of garnish.
• Use ON SHIFT for staff scheduling and monitoring time in/out.
• Control overtime and labor hours.
• Prepare and review Employee Performance Evaluations timely for 90 days and annual reviews.
• Sanitation
• Maintains proper cleanliness of kitchen, equipment, storage, and surfaces.
• Regularly inspects all areas of kitchen for cleanliness.
• Proper use and maintenance of equipment.
• Monitors community for food-borne illnesses.
• Assures staff is well trained and competent in maintaining a clean kitchen and food service.
• Maintains adequate supply of single use meal service items for use during resident illnesses.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Regulatory compliance with HFA rules.
• Complies with and enforces HPM policies and procedures.
• County Health Department Food Service Sanitation guidelines.

• Participate in Family and Community events as directed.
• Participate in the evening and weekend Manager on Duty (MOD) rotation.
• Direct involvement in at least 1 resident life enrichment events per month such as Chef Forum.
• Proper utilization of email and internet Complies with, and enforces, the NO GOSSIP policy.
• Compliance with HIPAA for resident and employee health information.
• Other duties as assigned or as may be necessary to assure that the goals and objectives of this assisted living center are fulfilled.
• Comply with Life Safety policies and participates in periodic drills.
• Comply with Life Safety policies and participates in periodic drills.
• Participate in educational and training opportunities.
• Report any observed concerns or changes in a resident to the Shift Supervisor.
• Honesty, Quality, Respect, Teamwork, Potential and Balance.
• Treats all residents with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• A good will ambassador for this assisted living center.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers, supervisors, and other personnel associated with this assisted living center.
• Complies with rules of Resident Rights; Complies with the guidelines of the Employee Handbook for this assisted living center.
• Able to stand, bend, twist, turn, stoop, squat, sit, kneel, pull, push, and walk long distances on hard surfaces, for extended periods of time.
• Able to work with strong smells and chemicals.
• Ability to use telephone and computer (including email) for communication
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions in English
• Emotional stability to appropriately handle staff supervision and resident care needs, including chronic illness, challenging behaviors, dementia-related issues, and death of residents

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.