Prep Cook

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale (CCFL); Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a passionate Prep Cook to join their team. This role involves food production for various meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring adherence to health standards. Ideal candidates will have culinary skills, be team players, and prioritize a relationship with God in their work. Join a family-like staff culture that values service and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year culinary experience.
• Excellent culinary skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to teach new line staff skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food production for various meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Take daily inventory of prep items.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Job description

PREP POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Prep Cook
STATUS: Non-Exempt, Hourly
HOURS: Full Time (40)
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale | 2401 W Cypress Creek Rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
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At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a staff member, it’s not what we do, it’s who we are.

Your Passion:
This position is responsible for all food production, serving in the Grill Kitchen to facilitate fellowship for the body of Christ through food and beverages. This position is responsible for the daily procedures of the shift and station. You will be responsible for the food production of breakfast, lunch, school lunch, dinner and special events.

You are:

• Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life
• Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry
• Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word
• Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life
• An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances
• Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping
• Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting
• Excited about global missions and local outreach - you want to change the world
• A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle
• Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant proactive
• A Prep Cook with a minimum of 1 year culinary experience
• Proactively pursuing ways to improve your skills
• Passionate about producing food with excellence
• A team player
• Patient and willing to train others

You will:

• Take daily inventory of soups, sauces and other prep items
• Create organized prep lists to produce daily pars
• Learn and adhere to all recipes
• Clean dishes, wash cooking utensils and cookware, take out the trash and sanitize kitchen daily
• Account for the daily clean-up of the workstation
• Properly put away all received orders
• Assist as needed or directed by Executive Chef or Sous Chefs in other areas
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Abide by the health standards set by the State of Florida
• Complete the Safe Staff Class and maintain the certification level

You have:

• Excellent culinary skills with an appreciation for details
• A willingness to teach new line staff skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility with good time management skills
• The ability to prioritize daily needs
• Organizational skills
• The ability to work as a team

What you are required to know:

• We are an EEO employer.
• You may have to bend, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 35 lbs.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) hourly non-exempt position.
• You may have to work evenings and/or weekends to assist with special events or emergencies.

It would be incredible if:

• You love what you do and have fun doing it!
• You can hold your own with our resident team of foodies
• You play a musical instrument (or sports).
• You have some other incredible thing you do

Work Schedule:
Staff culture is important to what we do. To love like family, we require all staff to attend all staff meetings, department meetings and serve with a willing heart especially at all major campus events. Full-time (40 hours/week)