Child Nutrition Culinary Specialist

The essential function of the position with the organization is to assist in researching, developing, and implementing various culinary training projections that will enhance the Department of Child Nutrition. This position will also assist in the development and implementation of new recipes and menus along with other Personnel that will meet local, state, and federal Guidelines. Primary Job Functions:

1. Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
2. Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
3. Must have knowledge of kitchen equipment, operation, and maintenance.
4. Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operations.
5. Supervise or coordinate activities of staff members engaged in food preparation.
6. Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
7. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
8. Instruct staff members in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
9. Estimate amount and cost of required supplies such as food and ingredients to control cost.
10. Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, considering such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers per item.
11. Participate in development and conducting of training for personnel to encourage efficient performance.
12. Understand regulations and ensure that cafeteria operations comply with federal, state, and local laws.
13. Perform all other duties as assigned by the child nutrition director.

Note: The position was converted for a Clerk to Culinary Specialist per board approval on 10/10/17. The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. Use of any published data or content on this web site is prohibited without the written consent of the Alabama State Department of Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr