Culinary Specialist

The Ivy at Ellington is seeking a dedicated Culinary Specialist to join our family-owned Assisted Living Facility. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment and possess a passion for culinary arts, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring high-quality food service.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, adhering to safe food handling practices at all times.
• Comply with all health department regulations regarding food production and kitchen maintenance.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen work areas, equipment, and dining spaces.
• Understand and accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies of residents when preparing meals.
• Follow safety protocols while using kitchen equipment and report any accidents or injuries immediately.
• Assist in the preparation of food for catered events, ensuring presentation is appealing.
• Support the head chef in the overall management of kitchen operations.
• Participate in the sanitation of food preparation areas on an ongoing basis.
• Supervise kitchen staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and execute recipes independently.
• Strong foundational knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Proficient in preparing a variety of dishes, including meats, fish, soups, sauces, vegetables, and desserts, with attention to presentation.
• Knowledge of food service methods, sanitation principles, and safe food handling practices, with sensitivity to the needs of elderly and disabled individuals.
• Current Serve-Safe Certification is required.
• Completion of Allergy Awareness Training is necessary.
• Anti-choking training certification is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on 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.