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The Chef de Cuisine-Dietary Specialist is the lead culinary person responsible for supervising culinary operations with an emphasis in special dietary accommodations at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA. Develops, prices, plans, and executes menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences while maintaining high culinary standards; such as but not limited to: halal, kosher, Jain, celiac, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, nightshade-free, paleo, keto, and allergens such as nuts, soy, sesame. Collaborates with clients, event coordinators, and kitchen staff to customize meals based on dietary requirements
Job Responsibility
Develops, prices, plans, and executes menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences while maintaining high culinary standards
Collaborates with clients, event coordinators, and kitchen staff to customize meals based on dietary requirements
Ensures compliance with food safety regulations, allergen protocols, and cross-contamination prevention practices
Trains and leads kitchen staff on best practices for preparing and serving specialty meals
Supervises, coordinates, trains, and leads kitchen staff in all related culinary activities
Partners with Purchaser to source high-quality, whole-food ingredients that align with dietary needs
Maintains accurate records of ingredients, recipes, and allergen information for transparency, consistency, and compliance
Stays up to date on dietary trends, nutrition guidelines, and industry best practices
Works efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment to meet event timelines
Ensures exceptional food presentation and guest satisfaction
Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen
Selects and develops recipes and standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality
Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques
Requirements
Requires a culinary degree and advanced training in and knowledge of culinary nutrition
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills
Requires the ability to work an event based schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays
What we offer
medical
dental
vision
work/life resources
retirement savings plans like 401(k)
paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage