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Culinary Specialist
Business Unit Summary
Position Title: Culinary Specialist
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Business Unit: PASSAGE Ministries Inc.
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Industry: Culinary
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Type: Full-Time
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Position Locations: Building Blocks Academy of Ocala​
Job Description
The Culinary Specialist oversees operations of the food program, including hygiene, meal
planning and preparation, food distribution to rooms, record keeping, and all kitchen operations; ensures adherence to Child Care Food Program and/or USDA guidelines and all public health regulations regarding food storage and preparation.
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Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Prepares nutritious meals and snacks for enrolled children;
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Ensure food is hygienically stored and food storage area are keep clean;
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Practices safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage;
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Plans and purchases all food and necessary supplies needed to provide food services;
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Ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times in the kitchen through daily cleaning and monitoring kitchen equipment;
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Maintaining freezers and refrigerators at the correct temperature;
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Distributes food to the classrooms;
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Adhere to and stay current on Food and Nutritional Guidelines of Preschool set by USDA, DCF and any other governing agency during the preparation, cooking and serving of all food;
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Produce, maintain and complete Monthly USDA Report;
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Prepare, distribute, and maintain monthly menus; ï‚· Create and maintain processes for Culinary area;
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Assist in classroom/playground as coverage;
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Maintain laundry within the facility;
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Maintain or assist in cleaning the facility; ï‚· Attend monthly staff meetings; ï‚· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills
Education, Certifications, & Work-Related Experience:
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High School Diploma or equivalent;
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45-hour Part 1 & 2 (Introduction to Childcare);
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Must have active and current CPR/First Aid Certification
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Food Service Certification.
Skill Requirements:
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Must be detail-oriented;
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Must be proficient in the English language;
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Good written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrates initiative and ability to solve problems
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Functionally familiar with Microsoft software (desirable).
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General Requirements:
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Must successfully clear background check;
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Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
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A willingness to share the Christian faith;
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Must be motivated to learn and grow in an educational environment, and be willing to continually increase knowledge;
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Must be willing to work in a team environment; be willing to share ideas, be open to others’ ideas, be flexible and willing to compromise
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Must accommodate a flexible work schedule as required
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Ability to maintain confidentially.
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Physical Requirements:
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Regular to frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
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Sufficiently fit and able to regularly perform bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing, pulling, sitting and walking
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Be able to work in all types of environments
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Must be able to stand for long periods of time
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Tolerate noise levels which can be moderate to loud.
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Bona Fide Employment Requirements
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PASSAGE Ministries, Inc. is a religious non-profit organization that stands on our Statement of Faith which is provided to staff and is posted for staff to review. Employees are expected to share the Christian faith with their co-workers and clients as appropriate, as well as live a Christian lifestyle during and after work hours.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AS A church, PASSAGE Ministries, Inc. takes full advantage of the exemption for Title VII “religious discrimination” afforded to religious organizations. PASSAGE reserves all rights allowed by law to base employment action on the grounds of religious beliefs and doctrine.
This company is an at-will employer as allowed by applicable state law. If hired, I understand this means that either the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause. Further, no employee or representative of the company is authorized to enter into an agreement, express or implied, with me or any other applicant for employment for a specified period unless such an agreement is in a written contract signed by the President of the company or his designee.
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PASSAGE Family Church - Main Campus
2020 NE 15th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32609
United States of America
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 2 pm
Telephone:
352-336-8686
Mailing Address:
PO Box 5698
Gainesville, FL, 32627
E-mail: