Culinary Specialist Job at Rittenhouse Village At Michigan City (Chicago)

Job Description

The Culinary Specialist is a corporate role assigned to supplement a community Director of Culinary Services (DCS) or assume the role if the position is vacant. The position is responsible for the overall operation of a Community's Culinary Services Department and for meeting or exceeding its hospitality and service standards. This position may be assigned to assist with the recruiting and training of Culinary Directors. The Culinary Specialist may be assigned to work on corporate projects periodically.

Job Responsibility

Assists the Executive Director with recruiting and training of Directors of Culinary Services
Interviews candidates and assesses suitability as needed
Develops and implements food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions
Assists Corporate Team with projects and initiatives as assigned
Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines
Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield and portion sizes for proteins
Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards
Ensures compliance with Resident dietary restrictions
Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed
Gives instructions to cooking staff in fine points of cooking
Cooks and carves meats and prepares dishes
Interacts with residents during mealtimes to monitor resident satisfaction or complaints about food service
Orders food and chemical supplies for the kitchen
receives and validates all food deliveries against order form
Establishes and maintains an accurate system for the tracking of meals served
Inventories food items monthly
Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits
Practices safe and sanitary food handling
Attends Food Forum meetings
Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors
Monitors and corrects safety and sanitation procedures in the kitchen
Standardizes recipes and tests new products in meal service
Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel
Attends education and training sessions to improve knowledge and skills as a Culinary Specialist
Develops food services budgets and monitors adherence to the budget
Monitors monthly expenditures to include explanation of significant variances to ensure compliance with budget
Assists other departments to ensure an organized and uniform system of services to residents
Evaluates and recommends equipment purchases according to established procedures
Prepares departmental objectives based on sound financial analysis, keeps work records and schedules, prepares department budgets, requisitions supply, monitors inventory and establishes appropriate controls
Provides guidance to community Executive Directors and Directors of Culinary Service and others as assigned
Provides feedback to Executive Directors regarding the state of culinary operations, effectiveness of the onsite team, regulatory compliance, and equipment assessments
Provides training and guidance for community culinary resources as directed

Requirements

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts strongly preferred
Five (5) year management experience in a food service environment
Must have successfully completed food safety training
Up to 90% Travel is required

What we offer

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Accident insurance policies

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