Culinary Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Culinary Specialist to enhance our kitchen operations. In this role, you will be tasked with the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of a diverse range of dishes that reflect our restaurant's commitment to quality.

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks a variety of dishes, including soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts.

• Maintains cleanliness and organization in food preparation and serving areas to uphold safe and sanitary food-handling standards.
• Monitors and adjusts cooking temperatures to ensure food is stored and prepared at optimal levels.
• Checks the quality and freshness of ingredients, managing inventory effectively by rotating stock.
• Utilizes recipes and personal expertise to season and cook food to perfection.
• Employs various cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming for meats, fish, vegetables, and other items.
• Tastes and evaluates dishes to confirm they meet cooking standards.
• Prepares fruits and vegetables by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding them for use in meals.
• Carves and portions meats for both hot and cold service.
• Collaborates with management to develop menus, taking into account budgetary constraints and special event requirements.
• Oversees and directs the activities of kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.