Culinary Specialist

Job Summary

The Culinary Specialist - Assisted Living is responsible for preparing and serving food in accordance with menus, diet specifications, and resident preferences. This role requires a strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare and cook food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards.
2. Ensure food is cooked and held at the appropriate temperatures, and record temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process.
3. Partner with the supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions.
4. Maintain a clean and safe work area, cleaning spills and assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning.
5. Ensure proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines and Prestige policy.
6. Follow facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices, and promptly report any unsafe conditions.
7. Assist in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed.
8. Assist in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
9. Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A minimum of one year experience cooking in a restaurant or the dietary department of a hospital or similar environment. General kitchen/dietary experience may be considered in lieu of direct cooking experience. Must have required State certification or food service license.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

About Prestige Care

Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing + post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day. We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is an employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives.

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