Culinary Specialist: Food Production & Catering

Mercy; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a dedicated food service professional to manage production across all department areas. The role requires knowledge of cookery methods and the ability to deliver quality, visually appealing dishes within time constraints.

Responsibilities include food presentation, sanitation, portion control, recipe adherence, and maintaining records. Candidates should have at least two years of food service experience, a Food Handler license within 180 days, and prefer Serve Safe certification.

Qualifications

• Food Handler license within 180 days is required.
• Minimum 2 years of food service experience preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents Mercy and the department in a positive manner by following all Mercy Service Standards with dealing with customers.
• Presents food products and displays in a visually pleasing manner.
• Maintains work area and displays in a clean and sanitary state.
• Demonstrates proper portion control.
• Follows department approved recipes when preparing products.
• Demonstrates proper measuring and weighing techniques during food preparation and presentation.
• Demonstrates the use and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
• Provides timely communications related to needed items and products via email.

Skills

Integrity

Initiative

English communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mercy seeks a dedicated food service professional to manage production across all department areas. The role requires knowledge of cookery methods and the ability to deliver quality, visually appealing dishes within time constraints.

Responsibilities include food presentation, sanitation, portion control, recipe adherence, and maintaining records. Candidates should have at least two years of food service experience, a Food Handler license within 180 days, and prefer Serve Safe certification.