Culinary Specialist - FT - Wickenburg

The Meadows of Wickenburg, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meadows of Wickenburg, Inc. is seeking a Culinary Specialist to prepare and serve meals while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will maintain the kitchen, record temperatures, and ensure proper documentation and inventory for upcoming deliveries.

Strong English communication and the ability to work independently or with a team are essential. A GED or high school diploma and Serve Safe/ Food Handler credentials are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent English verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain high sanitation and safety standards.
• Experience with keeping accurate records and logs.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals.
• Maintains kitchen area and equipment clean and organized.
• Records temperatures on kitchen appliances.
• Maintains food temperature record log.
• Ensures paperwork per department protocol is complete.
• Maintains order lists for upcoming deliveries.
• Receives and stocks incoming supplies.
• Communicates with staff to relay safety concerns.

Skills

English communication

Sanitation

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification

Food Handler Card

Job description

As the Culinary Specialist you will prepare food and serve facility meals maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation.

Essential Duties Include:

• - Prepares and serves meals.
• - Maintains kitchen area and equipment in a clean and organized manner following kitchen cleaning scheduled and standards set by the Health Department.
• - Records temperatures on kitchen appliances.
• - Maintain food temperature record log.
• - Assures that all pertinent paperwork is completed per department protocol.
• - Maintain order lists for items that may be needed for next food delivery.
• - Receive and stock incoming supplies.
• - Ability to converse in English with others to give, take and process information; extensive use of telephone.
• - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, multi-task, coordinate projects and record/transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.
• - Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• - Communicate with other staff to relay concerns and observations involving patient safety.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
• - Food Handers Card or Serve Safe Certification required.
• - Two years food production experience required