Kitchen Supervisor - Full-Time

Company: Freedom Village
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Are you interested in working days andevenings? No more late nights, scheduled to work 50+hours per week? Freedom Village is a beautifulContinuing Care Retirement Community located in Lake Forest, CA. FreedomVillage is located just 8 miles from the ocean. We are a debt free ContinuingCare Retirement Community (CCRC). At Freedom Village Residents have the freedomto choose from four dining venues, including indoor fine dining and al-frescooptions, with menus created by our award-winning Executive Chef Hugo. TheOutdoor Garden Caf and Bistro features grilled entrees cooked to order by ourchef and cooks.We are seeking a full-time Kitchen Supervisor to direct, establish and maintainsystems and procedures for culinary staff, while ensuringrequirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels are met.Essential Functions:Under the direction of the Sous Chef and/or Regional Food Service Director,oversees proper and safe functioning of the culinary department.Oversees the service of meals to residents, and other events, which includefood and plate presentation.Makes daily assignment for culinary staff and assists in supervision.Assures the approved menu is served and recipes are followed.Meets with staff daily (pre-shift meetings) to discuss any alteration in menuand/or recipe.Knowledge of and/or ability to prepare therapeutic diets.Knowledge of Title 22 and experience with Skilled Nursing aplus.Oversees the ordering of food and supplies while adhering to department budget.Maintains standards of safety, sanitation, and cleanliness. Assists with development of Bistro and Garden Caf menus.Prepares work schedules (daily prep list) and maintains adequate staffing. Checks shipments and conducts inventories prior to placing future orders.Instructs culinary team in the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, properfood preparation and work area cleanup.Develops procedures to ensure residents are served the correct food, in properproportions, at the right temperature and in sanitary conditions; Monitors foodpreparation in compliance with state and federal regulations, menus andrecipes; checks for special diet or nutritional requirements for new residents.Participates in the food committee monthly meetings.Maintains high level of resident satisfaction. Directs and instructs culinary team in proper cleaning and sanitizing of dishes,pots, pans and utensils, as well as the kitchen area, to include floors,drains, walls, counter tops, shelves, etc.Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with company policies, appropriateprofessional standards and applicable state / federal laws.Performs additional duties as assigned.Job RequirementsCertified inServ Safe. A minimum of two (2) years work experience, successfully supervising foodpreparation and cooking or equivalent combination of education and experienceis preferred. Possesses the ability to understand and work harmoniously with residents, culinary team and health care professionals.Must have the ability to maintain high quality, professional and ethicalstandards.*Offer of employment is contingent upon successful fingerprint clearancethrough Department of Justice, background check, physical exam, TB, drugscreen. Covid-19 vaccination required.*This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $1,000. $500 payable after successfully completing 6 months of continued employment and $500 after successfully completing 12 months of continued employment.Apply online or in person at Freedom Village, 23442 El Toro Road, Building 1, Lake Forest, CA between 8:30am to 5:30pm. Thank you for your interest in Freedom Village. We look forward to meeting you. Freedom Village is an EOE.

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