Culinary Specialist

4 weeks ago

Gainesville, Florida, United States 12 OAKS MANAGEMENT Full time

Job Summary

The Culinary Specialist is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, attractive meals to residents, staff, and guests. This role requires a high level of culinary skill, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions
  • Ensure that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriately
  • Complete all clean-up duties as needed after each meal service
  • Follow cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
  • Ensure that resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures
  • Ensure that resident food preferences are met
  • Observe and report to the Director of Food Service or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the Food Service Department
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate successful employment as a cook
  • Must be able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully
  • Must be able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing
  • Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation
  • Must be able to organize and use time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Two or more years of experience cooking for large groups preferred
  • Experience preparing special diets preferred, including low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetic, and vegetarian

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