Culinary Specialist

2 weeks ago


Lansing, Michigan, United States Ciena Healthcare Full time

Are you passionate about creating delightful culinary experiences? Do you have a heart for serving individuals who may face health and mobility challenges? If you are eager to embrace your culinary skills in a supportive environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Join Our Team

At Ciena Healthcare, we understand the importance of a well-prepared meal in brightening someone's day. We are looking for dedicated food professionals to join our team, where your commitment to excellence in food and hospitality will be recognized and valued.

What We Offer

We care for our team members as much as we care for our residents. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K with matching contributions
  • Health insurance
  • AFLAC
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • SPOTLIGHT, our exclusive virtual community and rewards program for staff

We are committed to supporting your career growth through various programs and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

As a Culinary Specialist, you will be responsible for preparing appetizing, nutritious, and well-balanced meals that cater to the dietary needs of our guests. Your duties will include:

  • Adhering to standardized recipes.
  • Preparing meals in accordance with menu cycles designed by registered dietitians.
  • Cooking and presenting meals that are visually appealing and nutritionally adequate.
  • Utilizing food supplies and equipment efficiently to minimize waste.
  • Offering food alternatives to accommodate guest preferences.
  • Overseeing culinary staff in food storage, preparation, tray assembly, and sanitation practices.

In the absence of the chef or dietary manager, you will take on supervisory responsibilities for the culinary team.

Qualifications

We prefer candidates with:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least one year of experience as a cook or dietary aide in a food service environment.

About Ciena Healthcare

Ciena Healthcare is the largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Michigan. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate care and excellence, recognizing that each resident is a unique individual deserving of our best efforts every day. If you share our passion for enhancing the lives of others and working alongside like-minded professionals, Ciena is the right place for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.



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