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 doeuvres

- Clean food preparation areas

- Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards

- Other duties as requested/assigned

Qualifications

- 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.