Culinary Specialist

Arrowleaf is seeking a skilled Culinary Specialist to join our team at the Clyffe Cafe in Vienna, IL. As a key member of our Developmental Services program, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality food services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize the dining room, kitchen, and storage area to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Prepare and cook food in accordance with state food and nutrition guidelines, ensuring that meals are nutritious and appealing.
• Monitor food temperatures and record them according to established policy and procedure.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of food, supplies, and equipment is available at all times.
• Follow recipes for planned weekly menus and ensure that food is prepared in accordance with established time schedules.
• Label, date, and store food properly according to established policies.
• Pick up and dispose of dining room and kitchen trash.
• Report all health and safety concerns to the site coordinator.

Requirements:

• GED/HS Diploma required; must obtain a food handlers manager's license within 30-60 days of hire.
• Experience cooking in a commercial environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to lift 50 lbs. are also required.

Perks and Benefits:

• Professional and upward mobility opportunities.
• A family-oriented atmosphere.
• Health wellbeing stipend ($200 per fiscal year).
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (health, dental, vision) available after 60 calendar days of employment.
• $50,000 life insurance policy.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Up to 368 hours of paid time off within the first year of employment, including 13 paid holidays, up to 80 hours of personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days, and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.

Arrowleaf is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and ensures that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.

Arrowleaf is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding it.