Food Services Prep/Cook - Part Time

Southside Christian School; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Christian educational institution in South Carolina is seeking a Food Services Prep/Cook. The candidate will prepare, bake, and cook large quantities of food under the direction of the Head Chef. Responsibilities include cleaning and preparing various food items, maintaining food records, and ensuring the cleanliness of kitchen equipment. Ideal candidates must be born-again believers and have experience in a cafeteria setting. Strong teamwork and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ.
• Experience in a cafeteria setting is preferred.
• Trained in sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and as part of a team.
• Able to maintain personal cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and cook large quantities of food.
• Clean, cut, and prepare meat, fish, or poultry.
• Develop and maintain food records.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
• Develops, compiles, and maintains food records under supervision.
• Assists with inventories of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures cleanliness and operation of galley equipment and work areas.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Teamwork

Sanitation and safety regulations

Food handling techniques

Food safety

Sanitation

Education

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics

Food safety training

Job description

• Scheduled Hours & Days May Vary Depending on Needs of Food Services
• Expected to Work Scheduled School Days and Inservice Days as Requested
• School is Closed on all Major Holidays, Weekends, and Evenings
• 7:00 am to 3:00 pm daily, No weekends

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the Head Chef, the Food Services Prep/Cook will prepare, bake, and cook large quantities of a variety of foods to be served to guests, employees, and students.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans, cuts, prepares, and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
• Prepares and cooks various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.
• Bakes breads, rolls, and pastries.
• Prepares portions to be served to guests, employees, and students.
• Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
• Develops, compiles, and maintains food records regarding use and expenditures under the direction of the Head Chef or Director of Food Services.
• Assists with inventories supplies and equipment as requested.
• Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.
• Attends meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.
• Have a commitment to the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of Christian schooling as expressed by Southside Christian School demonstrated by their eligible children enrolled in Southside Christian School.
• Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school's Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, and Statement of Faith.
• Must be able to articulate personal testimony and witnessing to students.
• Experience in a cafeteria setting is preferred.
• Trained in sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Trained in food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing, cutting, stirring, and operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.