Culinary Lead

The Emily Program•Dunwoody, GA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Lead provides a positive, professional work environment and leads a culinary team in providing high quality, wholesome food that supports the therapeutic supported meal process for clients, staff, and guests. Acts as a shift lead when the Culinary Manager is not present to support the culinary team in provision of ingredients, cooking and catering operations where applicable. Maintains the kitchen, storage and culinary spaces in accordance with nutrition and culinary policies and procedures in addition to regulatory sanitation and safety standards.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in culinary arts, culinary management, or combination of similar education/experience, required
  • At least 3-5 years of cooking experience in a medium volume kitchen, required
  • Valid driver’s license, required
  • ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain upon hire, required

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in a healthcare, hospital or mental health setting, preferred
  • Catering experience, preferred
  • At least 1- 2 years in culinary leadership/management position, preferred
  • Strong communication skill (written and verbal), preferred
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations, preferred
  • Must be willing to travel to multiple sites for delivery of internal catered meals

Responsibilities

  • Oversees food production and service to ensure adherence to the Accanto Nutrition approved cycle menu and standardized recipes (including accurate portioning of food)
  • Partners with the Dietetic Technician to ensure meals/snacks meet dietary accommodations and prescribed meal plan needs
  • Acts as the culinary representative for staff, clients, vendors, and culinary production and service.
  • Maintains appropriate, therapeutic boundaries with clients and their communities of support at all times ensuring adherence to HIPPA regulations for all culinary employees.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

  • HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
  • Vision insurance (EyeMed)
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) plan available two months after start date
  • Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
  • Generous PTO plan accrues annually
  • Seven paid holidays
  • One floating holiday
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