Cook

Appalachia Service Project Inc; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 14,206 - 20,233; Part time

Job summary

Appalachia Service Project Inc is hiring a cook to prepare hot meals for up to 120 volunteers each week during our Summer program and into the Fall at our new Appalachian Highlands Center in Johnson City, TN. This temporary position offers flexible hours and requires food preparation experience.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old, have a satisfactory background check, and demonstrate respect and collaboration. The pay starts at $12.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Satisfactory background check and driving record required.
• Desire to work in a Christian environment.
• Ability to prepare meals for 77-120 people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-planned meals for volunteers.
• Assist in meal portioning and serving.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Respect and empathy

Time management

Collaboration

Food safety protocols

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Food handling certification

Job description

Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is hiring a cook to help prepare hot meals for up to 120 volunteers each week during our Summer program and into the Fall as well, at our new Appalachian Highlands Center in Johnson City, TN.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare 5 pre‑planned evening meals (Sunday through Friday, with one weeknight off) and 5 morning meals (Monday through Friday).
• Ensure that meals meet ASP’s set summer program menu and standards. Menu is standardized and geared toward simple and quick meal prep.
• Help ASP staff perform inventory; ASP staff will order and purchase food.
• Work with one or more other cooks to accomplish meal prep.

Additional Responsibilities

• Help portion and serve meals to volunteers.
• Assist in meal clean‑up. Some facilities may not allow unauthorized personnel in kitchen spaces.
• Help ASP staff prepare for Thursday night cookout in advance.

Term and Conditions

• This is a temporary position with variable weekly hours, hiring immediately. Our Johnson City location will continue to host volunteers into the Fall, so this position can extend into the Fall.
• Hot meals are served Sunday evening – Friday evening each week.
• Saturday (all day) and Thursday evenings are off.
• Each cook will be paid hourly, and will work no more than 66 hours per week collectively (maximum is 40 hours per week for one individual).
• Pay starts at $12.50 per hour. ASP will match the pay rate for cooks employed by the school district during the year.

Qualifications (Required)

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must have a satisfactory background check and driving record.
• Demonstration of respect, empathy, specificity, and genuineness.
• Desire to work in a Christian environment.
• Desire to work in a kitchen and cook meals for 77-120 people.
• Willingness to work closely with another cook, ASP summer staff, and ASP volunteers.
• Ability to work and manage time independently to have meals prepared according to the set schedule.
• Willingness to maintain a proper cooking environment by following food safety protocols and guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation or catering for large groups of people.
• ServSafe or other food handling safety certification.

Appalachia Service Project is a Christian ministry, open to all, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia.