Culinary Specialist

2 weeks ago


Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States Eatn Park Hospitality Group Full time
Job Summary

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of meal production, preparing food according to Parkhurst recipes and standards under strict sanitary conditions.

Essential Functions:
  • Prepare food according to Parkhurst recipes and enforce the "batch" cooking method.
  • Ensure the quality of food produced and maintain the quality and quantity of food throughout the service period, utilizing production sheets.
  • Maintain proper line presentation: use proper pans, garnish, utensils according to recipe specifications, and maintain food products at the proper serving temperatures as specified by recipes or management.
  • Maintain open lines of communication with other associates, e.g., line servers, concerning specific information about food items on a daily basis.
  • Complete daily production sheets.
  • Ensure all food items are properly stored and dated.
  • Follow all HACCP guidelines in utilizing leftovers.
  • Follow cleaning schedule as provided by management, using "clean as you go" techniques.
  • Maintain an open line of communication with management, informing them of products and supplies needed.
  • Follow the uniform dress code and maintain proper personal hygiene.
  • Follow all Parkhurst Gold Standards. Uses Smile Plus hospitality imperatives.
  • Assist fellow team members at every opportunity.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Standing and/or walking - 100% of time.
  • Occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs
Benefits
  • FREE meal during your shift
  • 20% discount on any food purchase at Eat'n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining.
  • Paid time off
  • Management career advancement opportunities
  • Access to continuous development with Smile Universe
  • Eligibility for 401k, vision, dental and medical plans

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


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