Culinary Specialist

ARAMARK Culinary Specialist Chicago, Illinois Apply Now

The Culinary Specialist will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
2. Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions
3. Understand what is inclusive of a meal
4. Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
5. Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures
6. Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives
7. Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages
8. Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
9. Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
10. Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
11. Adhere to the uniform policy
12. Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
13. Supervise the food temperature requirements
14. Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
15. Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
16. Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, mopping, ware washing
17. Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
18. Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

1. Food Service Certificate as needed
2. Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
3. Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure

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At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.