Culinary Specialist (BV)

Culinary Specialist

We are the Premier Senior Living Community in the Fox Valley! Brewster Village is looking for dedicated and compassionate caregivers who want to work in a team-based environment, where Person Directed Living is our top priority. Under the general supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager, the Culinary Specialist coordinates functions of the main kitchen, prepares and apportions meals for villagers, orders supplies, and maintains cleanliness standards of the working area. This position will be employed via Manpower for an expected 90 day period and will not be an Outagamie County Employee. No benefits are included. The hours for this position will include a rotational schedule of 6:00am-2:30pm OR 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday including an every other weekend rotation and some holidays. 40 hours per week Full Time!

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepares a variety of food items for villagers, assuring quality appearance and taste. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe, calculating recipe adjustments as needed, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, slicers, combi ovens, steam kettles, etc.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from storage areas
• Orders, receives, and stores food and supplies from vendors.
• Maintains and rotates food items in storage areas, ensuring appropriate stock levels, based on household needs.
• Handles food and operates equipment in accordance with safety and sanitary practices and department policy.
• Washes and sanitizes wares using power soak and dish machine, cleans and sanitizes work area including kitchens, counters, and equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures. Performs routine and deep cleaning duties in the kitchen and other areas
• Participates on quality assurance/performance improvement committees and tasks as delegated.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards, implements practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care.
• Promotes empowerment of the team in providing person-directed living by providing leadership and vision to the household and serving as a role model. Participates in team problem solving.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Graduate from high school or G.E.D.
• One year experience in quantity food preparation desired with a demonstrated knowledge of sanitation principles. A Food Safety certification, experience with menu planning, and food ordering experience preferred.
• Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities
• This position does require successful completion of a Post Offer Pre-Employment Examination (POPE).
• The Flu Vaccination is required unless an Exemption is Approved via the Outagamie County Human Resources Department prior to start date.

Required or Preferred Skills

• Ability to see person-centered living as an important component in providing villagers a sense of health and well-being.
• Knowledge and ability to handle kitchen appliances and perform moderately-advanced food preparation tasks.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate in English with villagers, co-workers, and general public and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate sanitation and safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently making sound decisions using good judgment.
• Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
• Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours based on the needs of the household.
• Demonstrated willingness to work out conflicts with others.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the particular challenges villagers face in terms of communicating their needs and preferences.
• Experience using a computer system to import and print data, send and receive emails, electronic scheduling and e-learning.

• Stand/Walk
• Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs. frequently
• Push/Pull up to 25.2 lbs. of force
• Stooping
• Repeated bending
• Reaching high/low level
• Finger movement-repetitive
• Repetitive twisting/pressure involving wrists or hands
• Both hands required
• Both legs required
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Visual requirements for food service worker