Culinary Associate II

Company: John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Location: Sheboygan
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

Are you a culinary artist looking for your next career opportunity? Would you consider your culinary style to be bold and nutritious? Do you enjoy knowing your attention to detail creates a memorable and nourishing experience for others? Are you someone to take initiative in the kitchen while supporting your teammates? If you answered yes to these questions, then we may have the opportunity for you!The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, WI) is seeking a Culinary Associate II to provide patrons with a positive memorable experience while viewing galleries, learning about artists, shopping, and enjoying food and beverage.-- The Culinary Associate II works directly in the Caf-- kitchen, prepping and preparing lunch for patrons and staff members. This role has broad knowledge and kitchen experience and works within the Caf-- and Culinary Art Car.-- At times, oversees management of Caf-- when working alone.-- Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAn individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Assist with operations and food preparation within the Caf--, Caf-- Catering and Culinary Art Car for daily service and various events.--Maintain the highest standards of sanitation and kitchen safety while ensuring all equipment is in proper working order.----Ensure all food served in the Caf-- meets quality standards by inspecting its taste, temperature, and visual appeal.--Assist with menu planning and recipe development of all outlets including catering and Culinary Art Car. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ----Place weekly orders through food and beverage purveyors.--Develop innovative menu items with consideration to cost and inventory control.--Conduct monthly inventory checks to ensure proper storage and rotation of stock.----Provide clear direction to the staff responsible for food production by creating prep lists.Other duties as assigned.--Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesCreative, energetic, and innovativeStrong commitment to teamworkStrong customer serviceKnowledge of dietary restrictionsProactive self-starterMaintain confidentialityMicrosoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.QualificationsHigh School diploma or GEDTwo years' experience in the culinary field.Two years' experience in customer service.Valid Driver's License Obtain/maintain WI bartender's licenseObtain/maintain ServSafe CertificationPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.--While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally sit; continuously use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects; and talk or hear. The employee will also continuously stand, walk, climb, or balance, and smell to complete this job. The employee should be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities when performing this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.------Able to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, speak effectively with others.-- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers. Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standard situations.------Work Environments:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.--The position is caf--/retail/art gallery based and noise level usually moderate.-- May occasionally work outside at events where noise level could be moderate to loud.-- Hours of work include daytime hours Monday - Friday and occasionally Saturday and Sunday to meet staffing and/or event needs.The position works at various locations depending on the schedule. ----This position must be able to commute between locations if needed. --The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Powered by JazzHRPI74ee6cd0c7a5-25660-36518864

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