Come work with a fantastic team of caring and compassionate people! Must be able cover shifts when needed and manage the day to day cook/server/prep duties, assisting the Dining Services Director in all areas of management.   Position Summary The Kitchen Supervisor oversees food production and serves as manager in the Dining Services Director’s absence. The Kitchen Supervisor effectively assists in leading the dining services team to prepare nutritional meals delivered with a hospitality focus while managing food costs in accordance with all laws, regulations and company standards. Reports to the Dining Services Director. Qualifications Must have high school diploma or equivalent Must have a minimum of 3 years scratch cooking experience Must be experienced in preparing meals on a regular basis for large groups ? hospitality environment preferred Must be knowledgeable of special diets One year of supervisory experience preferred Must obtain ServSafe Certification within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout employment Primary Job Responsibilities Administrative and Planning Duties Assists Dining Services Director in organizing, implementing and evaluating dining services policies & procedures Maintains inventory and portion controls working within budget while working with Dining Services Director Assists with menu development by offering heart healthy choices and considers low sodium and diabetic diet needs Works with Dining Room Supervisor and Marketing Director to ensure flawless execution of special events Kitchen Duties Inspects kitchen for compliance with state and county regulations as well as Company standards appearance, overall cleanliness, sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes and chemical usage/storage Inspects food storage rooms, coolers and freezers for upkeep and supply control Inspects serving line procedures for accuracy Utilizes production sheet and prep and pull list to ensure quality and consistency Develops methods for maintaining high quality with minimum food waste Develops and implements procedures for dating food and rotating inventory to keep food fresh Develops and implements procedures to ensure high quality food ready on time and at proper temperature Reviews daily menus making substitutions when necessary and records changes on menus Inspects and tests meals for taste, temperature, smell, nutrition and attractiveness in delivery; performs meal counts Reviews all deliveries for quality, proper amounts and pricing Performs duties of cook, dishwasher, server, etc. as staffing requires Dining Room Duties Works with Dining Room Supervisor to ensure communication and teamwork between kitchen staff and servers Inspects dining room presentation to ensure compliance with company standards of hospitality Visits tables to obtain feedback from residents Supervisory Requirements Assists with recruiting, selecting, training, supervising and counseling dining services team Schedules department hours appropriately Serves as an effective role model Maintains an approachable management style Treats all associates respectfully Additional Requirements Must enjoy serving seniors Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality Must demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability Must work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Mist be well organized Must reasonably accommodate resident preferences in Dining Services Must be able to receive and resolve complaints graciously Must present in a professional manner in accordance with Company uniform and dress code standards Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park?s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training Who We Are At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership and personal ethics are not only valued, but expected of all our associates. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations, on behalf of their residents. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards happiness of heart and peace of mind.