Culinary Specialist

2 days ago

Columbus, Ohio, United States NexDine Full time
Job Summary

The Culinary Specialist reports to the Chef or Chef Manager and is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and/or catered events. This role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, including equipment and work surfaces, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and other equipment to ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature.
  • Monitor, cook, and prepare foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or utilizing food thermometers.
  • Prepare stations according to company guidelines and bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
  • Season, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes with guidance from the supervisor, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
  • Carve, trim, and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service.
  • May bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
  • May wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
  • Compile and maintain records of food usage.
  • May assist with inventory.
  • Follow food specification amounts provided by the supervisor and assist in forecasting preparation needs.
  • Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner.
  • May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed.
  • Communicate with the supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs.
  • Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity.
  • Provide excellent customer service, including being attentive, approachable, greeting, and thanking customers.
Work Environment

This role operates in a kitchen environment where employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment, including but not limited to, an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and push, pull, and lift items weighing 40 pounds or less. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

About NexDine

NexDine Hospitality creates amazing experiences. Our family of brands provides trusted dining, hospitality, fitness center, and facility management services. We proudly serve businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living communities, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to attract great talent, free their passion and creativity, and deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs for each of our client partners. The NexDine Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. It's about wellness, sustainability, and community. Learn more about what the NexDine Experience can mean for you and how you can experience amazing service at www.NexDine.com.

NexDine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. NexDine participates in E-Verify.

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