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Position Overview:

As a Culinary Specialist at Hillcrest, you will be instrumental in delivering nutritious and appetizing meals to our residents and their visitors while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety and quality. This role demands advanced culinary skills and innovative thinking. You will be an integral part of the food production team, responsible for preparing and serving an exceptional dining experience for our residents and their guests.

Essential Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Chef or Cook in a commercial kitchen or catering environment.
• Completion of ServSafe Certification within four (4) months of employment.

Preferred:

• Culinary Arts Degree.
• Three (3) years of experience in a full-service restaurant or commercial catering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring compliance with dietary needs and portion control.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all prepared dishes meet the highest standards of flavor, texture, and presentation, satisfying the expectations of residents and their guests.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the culinary team to design diverse and balanced menus that cater to the dietary preferences and requirements of our residents and their guests.
• Food Safety: Adhere to all established food safety and sanitation protocols, including proper food handling, storage, and cleaning practices.
• Presentation: Ensure that all meals are visually appealing and presented in an appetizing manner.
• Dietary Adaptation: Modify recipes to accommodate specific dietary restrictions or preferences, such as low-sodium, gluten-free, or vegetarian options.
• Inventory Oversight: Monitor and report on food and kitchen supplies, assisting in procurement and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, including daily cleaning tasks and regular deep cleaning.
• Time Management: Manage multiple cooking tasks simultaneously, adhering to preparation schedules and meeting deadlines for meal service.
• Equipment Maintenance: Report any equipment issues to management for prompt repairs or replacements.
• Flexibility: Adjust recipes and portion sizes to accommodate special requests and needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate meal service and ensure efficient kitchen operations, also managing the kitchen in the absence of the executive chef.
• Customer Engagement: Interact with residents and guests to understand their preferences and provide a personalized dining experience, addressing special requests and feedback with professionalism.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety and health regulations, including the proper use of kitchen equipment and tools, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and effectively managing ingredient inventory.
• Event Support: Assist in planning and preparing special meals for holidays and events as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in planning, delegating, monitoring, and enhancing work performance.
• Exhibits sound judgment and patience, maintaining a professional demeanor consistently.
• Adherence to recipes, standards, health department regulations, and company quality standards.
• Thrives in a busy and demanding environment.
• Menu creation based on existing inventory.
• Flexibility for varied shifts.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Displays creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to adjust recipe quantities (upscale/downscale).
• Proficient with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Knowledgeable in various cooking techniques.
• Familiarity with adapting recipes to specific needs.
• Strong attention to detail for high-quality meals.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Proficient in reading, basic math, writing, and following directions.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift up to 30 pounds (for supplies, equipment, etc.).
• Extended Hours: The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily.
• Flexible Schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-Call Availability: On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational needs.
• Effective Communication: Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies.
• Handling Challenging Situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations.
• Repetitive Tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

Exposures:

• Job tasks may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, various chemicals, and infectious diseases.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

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