Culinary Specialist

1 day ago

Melrose Park, Illinois, United States The Elmhurst Healthcare Full time
Job Title: Culinary Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Culinary Specialist to join our team at The Elmhurst Healthcare. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking food in large quantities according to diet, consistency, and cycles of menu.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook food according to established standards
  • Determine quantity of all food needed in meal preparation
  • Follow recipes and use proper food preparation and handling techniques
  • Serve meals and ensure that all cooking temp logs, temp when taking out of oven and holding temp, are up to date
  • Direct functions of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals
  • Discard expired food and compile and maintain records of food as assigned
  • Take inventory of supplies and equipment as assigned and receive and store food supplies, using FIFO Method (First in First Out)
  • Ensure all supplies and equipment are kept in a clean/sanitary condition
  • Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment and wash floors, walls, and linoleum in kitchen, dining room, and food storage area
  • Update Dietary Cards and assist in training new employees
  • Promote a culture of safety and manage dietary personnel in absence of Food Service Director
  • Contribute to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families
  • Participate in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested and maintain confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years or older
  • Experience in a culinary environment, large volume food preparation and service is preferred

Working Conditions:

This job requires standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, finger, handle or feet, push/pull, stop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms, taste or smell, and lifting up to 100 lbs. This job has special vision requirements, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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