Culinary Specialist

Culinary SpecialistThe culinary specialists ensures that food is prepared in a manner, which is nutritious, safe, properly flavored and in compliance with District, USDA, and accrediting agency standards for quality.Uses recipes to cook and prepare foodCommunicates and coordinates daily with Director on strategies to accomplish productionPerforms other duties to assist Director with food servicesThe evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.Needs Improvement – Performance is consistently below requirements/expectations. Immediate improvement is necessary.Meets Expectations – Performance meets all established standards and sometimes exceeds them. Activities contribute to increased unit/department results. Employees consistently complete the work that is required and at times go beyond expectations.Excels – Outstanding performance.Not Applicable – Item does not apply to this job.Excellent customer service skillsReads and understands the English languageAbility to think critically and analytically with little or no supervisionAbility to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.Ability to process information and prioritizePossesses exceptional verbal and written communication skillsPossesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directedAbility to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functionsAbility to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewedBasic computer literacyAbility to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light liftingAbility to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelinesAbility to maintain attendance to meet standard job practicesHigh school diploma or GED required.Food Handler's Permit requiredOne year of residential or Commercial Cleaning experience strongly preferred.Working knowledge of food handling, preparation, production, standard kitchen equipment, food safety and sanitation.Ability to understand recipes, production sheets, and inventories.Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the facility.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate cash register or cash-handling computer system.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level): Level IAge of Patient Populations Served: Neonates 1 - 30 days, Infants 30 days - 1 year, Children 1 - 12 years, Adolescents 13 - 18 years, Adults 19 - 70 years, Geriatrics - 70+ years, No patient contact - noneBelow are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position's purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.Using recipes: cooks and prepares various entrees, vegetables, sandwiches, and other menu items.Communicates and coordinates daily with Director on strategies to accomplish production and maintain quality standards.Assists Director in maintaining accurate daily production records.May operate cash register/point of sale devise during serving periods as needed.Collects, records, and reports quantities used, amounts produced, amounts left over and meal counts accurately.Offers and serves correct portionsCleans and restocks work area throughout the day. Maintains standards for sanitation and cleanliness by following standards for "clean as you go" and scheduled routine cleaning. Cleaning duties may include, but are not limited to: equipment, utensils, serving area, dining area, floors, walls, baseboards, and storage areas.Assists in proper labeling, dating, and rotation of product in dry storage, coolers and freezers.Assists in maintaining organized storage of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen products.Assists Director in accurate counting of food and supplies for inventories.Assists in the cooking, preparation and service of food for special events when required.Attends training and development classes and work site meetings as required by the Food Service Director, the Director of Nutrition Services, and the District Administrators.Assists in the cross training of employees as required by Food Service Director, Director of Nutrition Services or school administration.Follows safety and sanitation guidelinesBelow are any additional competencies as related to regulatory compliance that are specific to the job title and not listed in the other sections of the document.Attends all mandatory and department-specific education and training programs as required.Attends all required education and training and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job related hazards.Has met all required competencies for the evaluation period as evidenced by job specific competency evaluations...