Culinary Specialist

Job Summary:

The Culinary Specialist is responsible for preparing and cooking food items to meet the highest standards of quality and presentation. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up the preparation station and ensure all necessary equipment and ingredients are available.
• Prepare food for service, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff, ensuring that food is cooked to the correct temperature and presented in a visually appealing manner.
• Answer questions and follow instructions from executive or sous chefs.
• Clean up the station and dispose of leftover food.
• Stock inventory as needed and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Ensure that food is served simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines throughout the kitchen and restaurant.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety and food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.

About Wellington International:

Wellington International is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Wellington International participates in E-Verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon completing and passing the compliance process.