Culinary Specialist

The Culinary Specialist is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, ensuring compliance with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, utilizing methods such as grilling, steaming, and frying to prepare high-quality food items. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be able to multitask, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.

• Prepare food items to meet or exceed customer expectations, following company recipe and presentation guidelines.
• Coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to each table.
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation standards are maintained at all times.
• Perform various duties, including but not limited to, line cooking, production, and utility tasks.
• Report to work on time, in a neat and clean uniform, and maintain a positive attitude.

• Collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to ask for clarification on tasks, policies, and procedures.
• Basic mathematical, reading, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and ability to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must complete ServSafe Food Handler training.

This role operates in a kitchen environment, with frequent exposure to heat, steam, and fire. The noise level can be loud, and the employee may be exposed to hazards including cuts, slipping, tripping, falls, and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

The physical demands of this role include sitting, standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.