Culinary Specialist

3 weeks ago

Fort Belvoir, United States Sunrise Senior Living Full time
Culinary Role Overview

The Culinary Specialist at Sunrise Senior Living is responsible for ensuring the proper, timely, and safe preparation and service of food according to established recipes, while adhering to all food safety and sanitation requirements and maintaining a safe and orderly kitchen. This role requires effective management of all food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensures high standards for food taste and quality are upheld at all times.
  • Prepares and serves meals in a timely manner and in accordance with established standardized recipes and menus.
  • Utilizes production sheets to accurately record food production quantities and cooking, holding, and cooling temperatures.
  • Prepares required dietary modifications as ordered.
  • Uses Sunrise systems per guidelines for order taking and meal delivery to ensure accuracy.
  • Stocks, rotates, dates, and stores product according to food safety standards and regulations.
  • Maintains clean and organized kitchen, storage, and work areas.
  • Completes assigned cleaning duties and ensures accuracy of daily and weekly cleaning logs.
  • Maintains accurate equipment logs and reports any issues promptly.
  • Maintains all cooking equipment in a safe and working order and reports any issues promptly.
  • Complies with OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements and Risk Management programs and policies, adheres to safety rules and regulations, and practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
  • Responsible for performing other Dining Services duties when assigned by community leadership in the following areas, but not limited to:
  • Performs dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware.
  • Operates dish machine(s) according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Performs light janitorial duties, including but not limited to sweeping work areas, sanitizing production areas, and emptying trash.
  • Cleans assigned kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods, and ventilation screens.
  • Assists with service in the dining areas as needed.

Requirements:

  • One (1) year job related experience including food preparation in a restaurant, hotel, or other similar environment.
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Maintain the following certifications and ongoing training and re-education as required by Sunrise and regulations and laws as applicable:
  • CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate.
  • ServSafe Manager Certificate.
  • Local Health Department Food Handler Card.
  • Prior culinary apprenticeship or training a plus.
  • Written and verbal skills for effective communication.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities.

About Sunrise Senior Living
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise. At Sunrise, you will...

Make a Difference Every Day
We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community
The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

Ignite Your Potential
We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals. We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
  • Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses.

The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.


  • Some benefits have eligibility requirements

About Working at Sunrise
Sunrise Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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