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Culinary Specialist

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Chicago, Illinois, United States Heartland Human Care Serv Full time
Job Overview

Position: Culinary Specialist II

Location: Community Kitchen

Schedule: Available shifts include Sunday to Thursday (6:30am - 3:00pm) and Tuesday to Saturday (11:00am - 7:30pm)

Role Summary:

Become an integral part of our vibrant culinary team, where you will be essential in crafting and presenting nutritious meals. As a Culinary Specialist, you will collaborate closely with our culinary leadership to ensure precise and effective food preparation for all meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Your role will also encompass catering and meal planning, all while upholding sanitation standards and fulfilling contractual obligations. Your contributions will be evaluated through annual Success Objectives, enabling you to support our mission and vision. If you have a passion for culinary arts and are eager to join a culture-focused team, we welcome your interest.

Why Work With Us:

  • Make an Impact: Join an organization dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.
  • Career Advancement: Step into a leadership position where you can develop and implement asset management systems, oversee a committed team, and contribute to ongoing educational initiatives.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Access a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, student loan assistance, and more.

Our Benefits Include:

  • Medical coverage.
  • Dental coverage.
  • Vision coverage.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Student loan support.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Disability coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation:

  • Prepares and cooks meals that may require minimal preparation time.
  • Ensures meals are prepared in accordance with program needs and applicable federal and state standards to provide high-quality food service while maintaining sanitation standards.
  • Follows established recipes and product guidelines for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, and serving.
  • Operates various kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables, and prepare meats, poultry, or fish.
  • Tastes dishes, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and maintains records to accurately plan production needs and requisition supplies.

Inventory Management:

  • Oversees the delivery of grocery and catering supplies as assigned.
  • Maintains inventory of food and supplies and assists in ordering as necessary.
  • May receive inventory, handle food and supplies, and prepare meals for participants with special dietary needs.

Safety and Sanitation:

  • Reports all incidents and injuries promptly.
  • Adheres to all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
  • May clean and sanitize work areas and equipment, complying with all standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

Compliance:

  • Participates in designated training programs (both in-person and virtual).
  • Maintains required training hours as per licensure guidelines.

Transportation:

  • May be required to deliver or pick up meals or grocery items in the absence of designated personnel.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required, with a minimum of four years of relevant experience in an institutional setting, such as a school cafeteria, banquet hall, or catering service.

Certifications:

  • State and city food service sanitation certificate preferred; must obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Driver's License and clean driving record preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
  • Strong communication skills with co-workers and other departments, maintaining professionalism and respect.
  • Familiarity with kitchen equipment and ability to follow recipes independently.
  • Mathematical skills for measuring and estimating food quantities.
  • Problem-solving skills to address various situations effectively.
  • Intermediate to advanced knife skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other commonly used software.

Work Arrangement:

This position does not allow for remote work.