Head Cook, Food Services

Southside Christian School; Oak Meadows (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southside Christian School is seeking a Food Services Head Cook for the school cafeteria. The role runs 6:00 am to 2:00 pm on school days with no weekends, and involves preparing, baking, and cooking large quantities for guests, staff, and students.

Under the Director of Food Services, you will manage food records, assist with inventories, and ensure sanitation and safety in all kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ and align with Southside Christian School's faith statements.
• Commitment to Christian schooling mission and school values.
• Spiritual maturity and ability to witness to students.
• Experience in a cafeteria setting is preferred.
• Trained in sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Trained in food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, cuts, prepares and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to safe temperatures.
• Prepare and cook items per menus and dietary requirements or portion counts.
• Bakes breads, rolls and pastries.
• Prepare portions for guests, employees, and students.
• Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other equipment.
• Develops and maintains food records under supervision.
• Assists with inventories of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure galley equipment and work areas are clean and functional.
• Attends meetings and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Large quantity cooking

Sanitation training

Team player

Work under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Services Head Cook, Full-Time

• Expected to Work Scheduled School Days and Inservice Days as Requested
• School is Closed on all Major Holidays, Weekends, and Evenings
• 6:00 am to 2:00 pm daily, No Weekends

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Working under the Director of Food Services, the Food Services Head 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 expenditure 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 is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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