Culinary Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and organized Culinary Specialist to join our team at Nutri-Serve Food Management.

As a Culinary Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records and paperwork. You must be a team player, able to work effectively with others to achieve our goals.

Key Responsibilities:

* Oversees the production of all meals and maintains the overall cleanliness of the kitchen.

* Completes records, paperwork, and other administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

* Ensures positive relationships with all customers and internal staff.

* Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months to 1 year general food service experience, preferably in a school district setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Must be a team player.

* Must be able to pass the state-required background check and fingerprinting to work in NJ schools.

* Must be Serve Safe Certified or be able to complete Serve-Safe Certification within one year of assuming the role.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of or willingness to learn the New Jersey Child Nutrition Program.

* Batch cooking.

* Preparing menus for the adult line.

* High energy and a positive approach.

* Strong organizational and detail skills.

* Good problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work with minimal supervision.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality, sensitivity, and professionalism at all times.

* Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

* Ability to interact successfully with all levels of customers and Nutri-Serve employees.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

* Position is performed in an indoor kitchen environment.

* While some of the day may be spent in an office environment, the incumbent will generally be required to work in the kitchen to help out staff.

* Therefore, an ability to stand for extended periods, twist, bend, and move freely, and lift up to 30 pounds is required.

* While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat.

* She/he is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold.

* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.

To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' employment relationship.

The Company retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.

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