Kitchen Assistant Manager

Company: Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County
Location: Joliet
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

*WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS*

*JOB DESCRIPTION*

CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER

CLASS: NON-UNION

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: KITCHEN MANAGER

DATE: 5/17/2022

*JOB SUMMARY: *

Under the direction of the Dietary Manger, perform work of moderate difficulty supervising personnel and various aspects of a large-scale food service operation. Responsible for the supervision of personnel in food service preparation and to oversee production, scheduling, the appropriate use of materials, buffet service functions, forecasting production figures, sanitation, and assuring resident safety.

*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: *
* Provide general supervision to cooks and dietary aides
* Check menu, supplies, recipes, and equipment
* Adjust schedules as necessary to meet operational needs
* Assist in inventory, procurement of food and supplies in all areas of food production
* Supervise buffet line in Main Dining Room and Avenue Dining Rooms assigning positions on service line schedules
* Report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate authorities for repairs
* Assist in training personnel in safe, effective work habits
* Supervise sanitation functions such as dish cleaning, department housekeeping, and other support functions to ensure completion of tasks in a timely fashion
* Plan and assign job rotation, according to established policies
* Maintain accurate time, attendance, and performance records for personnel
* Participate in employee evaluations
* Attend Resident Food Council Meetings
* Coordinate and conduct employee in-service meetings as required
* Coordinate the work of the food production schedule and exercise direct supervision
* Ensure standardization of all recipes for use by the Food Service Department
* Assist in the planning, coordination, and production of special functions for residents
* Responsible for quality and quantity control
* Responsible for leadership and management functions within the unit
* Responsible for the enforcement of security and safety regulations
* Other Duties as assigned

*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: *
* High School Diploma or GED required
* Two years or more experience as a dietary supervisor in a hospital, LTC or other healthcare facility preferred
* IDPH Sanitation Certification
* Certified Dietary Manager Preferred

*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: *
* Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern nutrition and food preparation, quantity cooking, procurement, menu planning and food costs
* Considerable knowledge of the applicable professional and governmental standards and regulations on institutional food service
* Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of a large staff
* Ability to prepare departmental budget and establish appropriate work policies and procedures
* Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional documents, technical procedures, or government regulations
* Ability to write reports and routine business correspondence
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
* Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to situations
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
* Ability to use a computer with good knowledge of PIC operations and software.
* Good typing skills required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Vision insurance
Shift:
* 8 hour shift
Weekly day range:
* Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Joliet, IL 60433: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
* Safe Quality Food Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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