Culinarian

POSITION SUMMARY: This Culinarian is responsible for preparing and providing meals for all functions of RMHCS as directed by the Food Services Manager.

MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Results Oriented
• Personal Credibility
• Quality Focus
• People Focus
• Flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices

• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience

• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing with utensils

• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment

• Portion, arrange and garnish food and serve to patrons

• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters

• Substitute or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods

• Bake, roast, broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods

• Wash, peel, cut and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption

• Estimate expected food consumption

• Bake breads, rolls, cakes and pastries

• Prepare relishes and hors d’oeuvres

• Clean food preparation areas

• Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards

• Other duties as requested/assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum of 1 year experience in food service industry

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Food Handler's License (or Food Handler's Card/Certificate) prior to start date; maintenance of current certification required throughout employment

• Must possess a valid, current Colorado Driver's License with a driving record in good standing and in compliance with Company policy; valid personal automobile insurance must be maintained throughout employment

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers

• Basic computer skills to include sending and receiving emails

• Working knowledge of large-quantity meal preparation, menu planning, and routine reporting to the Head Chef required

• Position may require driving between day center locations to transport meals or other items

• Must be flexible to rotate across Explorer, Pikes Peak, and Quail Lake Day Center locations; all shifts originate and conclude at Pikes Peak

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan.  Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.