To ensure the preparation of food for patients, residents and staff while maintaining high standard of quality food production and dining room service. Maintains infection control, sanitation and safety policies and procedures. Is responsible for leading/supervising/training kitchen department staff in coordination with the Director. Key Responsibilities: + To respect and deliver services to clients as needed and as Dietary Management has instructed. + To partner with Dietitian and assist in maintaining client dietary needs as prescribed by doctors’ orders + To monitor staff and maintain high sanitation standards as described by the Dietary Policy & Procedure Manual (DPPM) + To maintain food production sheet, cleaning logs, temperature logs & recipe binders, use standardized recipes. + To assist with inventory, storage, labeling, rotation and distribution of food and supplies + To assist in security systems set by Dietary Director + To supervise the preparation of all food products within standards established by the Menu System. + To provide supervisory, direction, and training to new employees and vocational clients. Act as lead for staff in coordination with Director. + To monitor quality assurance of all Dietary Products and Services + To adapt to change and situations as needed + To report unsafe working conditions to Dietary Director, maintenance, and Administration following the chain of command + To adhere to facility policies and procedures + To control cost by planning production based on cycle menu + To complete additional tasks as requested by the Dietary Director. Qualifications: + Skill, Knowledge and Abilities: Must possess maturity and tact when dealing with others. Ability to work within the Dietary Team concept. Model organizational skills, service goals, and standards. + Education: Able to read and write in English. High school Diploma or G.E.D. or consideration of work history will be evaluated. + Licensure: SERV safe – manager Certification + Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as cook. Minimum of one (1) year of on-the-job training required for proficiency. Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab is a Joint Commission Accredited and licensed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRF) that has delivered 30 years of innovative programs and extensive services with expertise in medically complex care, neurobehavioral health, rehabilitation, and community supportive living. With superior proficiency in brain injury, rehabilitation and complex respiratory care we are able to help our patients with difficult medical conditions reach their highest level of healing and functional independence possible. Located on more than 80 acres in a rural community outside of Milwaukee in Waterford, Wisconsin. Our peaceful grounds, coupled with tenured, talented and caring staff, lend to the healing and recovery process.