Culinary Coordinator

Cuisine Solutions Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuisine Solutions Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a Culinary Coordinator to report to the VP of Culinary and manage chefs' schedules for food presentations, travel, on- and offsite events, and assist with service during presentations.

You will work with Chefs to create content for social media and assist the VP of Culinary in managing department repair and maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• Associates or BA or equivalent certification.
• Excellent Written English Language Skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Edit and print menus for presentations.
• Maintain and manage Calendar of events for the Culinary Dept.
• Assist with creation of content for social media.
• Lead dining room service in a professional and high-end manner.
• Discuss ingredients and preparation methods with clients.
• Knowledge of basic sous vide technique.
• Attend trade shows and assist with food demonstration presentations.
• Know the compositions and attributes of Cuisine Solutions products.
• Follow GMP and company food safety and quality policies.
• Travel to support sales teams and food presentations.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Professional demeanor

Self-motivation

FOH service

Attention to detail

Education

Associates or BA or equivalent certification

Excellent Written English

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Culinary Coordinator

Reporting to the VP of Culinary, the Culinary Coordinator will be responsible for managing the schedule(s) of the chefs for food presentations, travel, on and offsite events, assist with service during presentations. Work with Chefs to create content for social media, assist VP of Culinary managing department repair and maintenance schedule.

EDUCATION

• Associates or BA or equivalent certification


• Excellent Written English Language Skills


• Advanced knowledge of MS Office

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in fine dining is a plus


• Ability to speak culinary terminology with Clients, Executive Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and Restaurant Owners


• Front of house experience required


• Familiarity with food safety rules


• Serve safe certification


• Excellent FOH service skills


• Strong communication skills


• Professional demeanor and image


• Demonstrated ability to successfully execute duties in a responsible and responsive manner


• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills


• Self-motivated with proven time management skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Edit and print menus for presentations


• Maintain and manage Calendar of events for the Culinary Dept


• Assist with the creation of content for social media as required


• Responsible for leading Dining room service in a professional and high end manner


• Speak with clients regarding various types of appetizers, entrees and desserts; discuss ingredients and methods of preparation.


• Knowledge of basic sous vide technique.


• Attend trade shows and assist with food demonstration presentations.


• Know the compositions and attributes of Cuisine Solutions products.


• Must be able to understand and follow GMP, company food safety and quality policies


• Must be able to travel to support sales teams / food Presentations.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.