Retreat Center Prep Cook & Kitchen Support

James River Church; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

James River Church is seeking a Prep Cook to follow the Kitchen Manager and Food Services Director in preparing meals per provided recipes and directions. You may assist at the Retreat Center and accompany leadership on trips for events.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean kitchen, coordinating with staff and volunteers, managing inventories, and training team members. The role requires mobility, lifting, and flexibility in scheduling within church programs.

Qualifications

• Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility and punctuality.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner, both orally and written.
• Ability to train staff and volunteers to complete assigned duties.
• Willing to follow department guidelines and expectations plus be able to communicate and train the staff to the same level.
• Flexibility in schedule and strong people skills.
• Be Food Handlers certified or Manager ServSafe certified within 30 days of employment.
• Have the ability to work in a timely manner.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds, bend and twist.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to make decisions in the event of the absence of the Kitchen Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a neat and orderly kitchen that passes Health Department inspections.
• Work with staff and volunteers that are part of all meal programs.
• Assist with inventory management including ordering, receiving, monthly inventory, food waste and product rotation.
• Assist with the proper training of all staff and volunteers.
• Assist with the preparation of all assigned meals and caterings.
• Maintain a clean and properly functioning kitchen by keeping a maintenance/cleaning program in place for equipment and areas.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with kitchen-related duties including cash management and all other functions.
• Follow the direction and guidance of the Kitchen Manager and/or Food Services Director.
• Will help perform the Kitchen Manager’s duties in the event of the Kitchen Manager’s absence.
• Will assist with planning and kitchen operations at the James River Retreat Center. May travel and lodge at Retreat Center during such events.
• Ability to follow directions from the Kitchen Manager and the Director of Food Services.
• Ability to receive deliveries and review the order form for accuracies.

Skills

Judgment & integrity

Professional communication

Staff training

Follow guidelines

Flexible schedule

Food Handler/ServSafe cert

Timeliness

Lift 30 pounds

Stand for long periods

Decision-making in absence

Job description

James River Church is seeking a Prep Cook to follow the Kitchen Manager and Food Services Director in preparing meals per provided recipes and directions. You may assist at the Retreat Center and accompany leadership on trips for events.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean kitchen, coordinating with staff and volunteers, managing inventories, and training team members. The role requires mobility, lifting, and flexibility in scheduling within church programs.