Culinary Coordinator

Culinary Meal Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY: The Culinary Coordinator performs all functions related to proper food preparation, food service, food storage, and maintenance of the cold cases with adherence to all ServSafe protocols. Responsibilities include inventory management, cleaning, meal planning, ensuring food quality and presentation, as well as interacting with guests in a service-oriented manner. All aspects of the position must comply with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, safety and sanitation procedures. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Collaborates with team regarding meal planning and menu development with a focus on cost controls and utilizing local food products. Prepares, serves and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage. Strictly adheres to all food handling and safety regulations. Identify quantity, type, expiry date, and location of all food items. Assist with inventory control using first in/first out procedures and provide general stocking duties to minimize waste. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures. Responsible for daily and scheduled cleanings and inspections Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately. Ensures timely reporting of any food quality, food waste, or low supply issues. Ability to work breakfast and/or dinner shifts as needed Maintains good working relationships with coworkers and guests. QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES A minimum of 2 years of culinary experience in meal preparation. Culinary or hospitality degree is a plus. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull and safely lift up to 50 pounds. COMPENSATION This position is a full-time salary exempt position and is eligible for medical, dental, 401 (k) and paid time off (PTO) benefits. Compensation depends on experience. Pay Details: $40,000.00 to $45,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.