Culinary Specialist - Evenings

Culinary Specialist

Position Summary:

Provide residents with nutritious, well-prepared meals served with compassion, professionalism, and attention to individual dietary needs while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.

Schedule:

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Reports To:

Dietary Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, portion, and serve meals, snacks, desserts, beverages, and supplements according to menu and therapeutic diet requirements
• Assist residents during meal service with professionalism, patience, and empathy
• Maintain accurate documentation of dietary changes, meal intake, and resident requests
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment following sanitation and safety standards
• Wash dishes, cookware, and kitchen utensils in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Monitor dishwasher temperatures and ensure proper sanitation procedures are followed
• Assist with food receiving, storage, and inventory organization
• Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding resident dietary needs
• Support a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining environment
• Participate in training, in-services, and facility initiatives as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous food service experience preferred
• Long-term care or healthcare dietary experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, follow directions, and perform basic math
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and therapeutic diets
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds during shifts
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments and safely handle cleaning chemicals and kitchen equipment

Core Competencies:

• Compassionate resident care
• Food safety and sanitation
• Meal preparation and service
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Dependability and professionalism

Goal of the Position:

Support resident health, satisfaction, and quality of life by delivering safe, appealing, and nutritious meals while maintaining compliance with all facility, state, and federal standards!