Kidder Creek Assistant Cook

Mount Hermon Association Incorporated; Etna (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional onsite housing

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association Incorporated’s Kidder Creek site seeks an Assistant Cook to support the Cook in preparing meals for guests and staff, following safety procedures and the organization’s values. This role emphasizes learning, reliability, and teamwork in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include pulling and preparing menu items, serving, storing food, and helping teach summer staff about prep, service, cleanup, and dishwashing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Food Handlers Card required.
• Willing to learn, follow instructions and work well with others.
• Able to lift 35–50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Complete menu as provided by Cook and follow safety procedures.
• Pull, prepare, serve and store food for guests and staff; assist with cleanup and dishwashing.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position ObjectiveThe Assistant Cook position is responsible for assisting the Cook at Ranch Camp or Timberline in all aspects of preparing meals for guests and staff at Kidder Creek (“KC”) in a safe manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.General QualificationsThe Kidder Creek Assistant Cook is Ministerial Support position. Ministerial Support staff serve in operational and service support roles and are not required to personally affirm Mount HermonAssociation, Inc.’s (“MHA”) Christian mission, vision and beliefs. However, it is expected that staff who fill these roles – no matter their personal beliefs - respect, work in harmony with, and not undermine MHA’s Christian mission, vision and beliefs. Additionally, they are required to abide by MHA’s culture code and standards of conduct.All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.Key Job AccountabilitiesComplete menu as provided and instructed by the Cook at Ranch Camp or Timberline.Pull, prepare, serve and store food in accordance with food handling procedures to ensure safe, nutritious meals for guests’ enjoyment and to prevent food spoilage and/or foodborne illness.Assist in instructing summer staff/students about prepping, serving, clean up, and dishwashing methods.Other duties as assigned by the Cook and/or the Food Service Coordinator.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThere are no direct supervisory responsibilities for this position.*This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Education/CertificationsHigh School graduate.Some college preferred, but not required.Food Handlers Card will be required.Work ExperienceFood handling experience desirable but not required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust be interested and passionate about cooking with a desire to learn more about cooking.Willing to learn.Must be observant and attentive.Ability to follow instructions and ask questions to ensure understanding.Physical DemandsAbility to lift 35-50 lbs. This job may require lifting and carrying cases of canned goods, sacks of dry product, etc.Ability to stand for long periods.Additional Requirements/SkillsDays off will be flexed to meet the demands of the kitchen, which may include working overtime occasionally.Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.Flexibility in location: during times when assigned kitchen does not have meals to prepare, this person may be asked to work at one of the other kitchens or other areas of ministry.Housing not provided: OPTIONAL onsite housing includes an area to park a 5th wheel or trailer in the camp RV Park; 5th wheel or trailer might be available, but not guaranteed.Satisfactory completion of background investigation, or valid work permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.*This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.