Culinary Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Culinary Specialist to join our team at WVU Medicine. As a key member of our food preparation team, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals for patients, employees, and the public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize all work areas for food production
• Set up bars and lines
• Restock, clean, and straighten as necessary
• Gather ingredients efficiently according to recipe
• Follow menu cycle, proper portions, and standardized recipes
• Properly store, label, and date leftovers and products
• Serve customers efficiently and remain focused on the customer and service throughout the encounter
• Address customer complaints in a polite and professional manner
• Document temperatures and ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Present food items in an attractive and orderly arrangement
• Communicate with servers regarding portion size, number of pans prepared, location of pans, and ingredients

Requirements:

• Valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from the local health department
• Person In Charge certification within 90 days of hire
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience as a cook

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to heat and humidity as well as cold. Potential for burns from using ovens, fryers, and hot pans of food. Potential for cuts from using knives.