Retreat Kitchen Prep Cook — Travel & Lodging

James River Church; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

James River Church is seeking a Prep Cook who will follow the guidance of the Kitchen Manager and the Food Services Director. You will prepare meals per recipes and directions, assist with meal prep for the Retreat Center, and accompany the Kitchen Manager to/from the Retreat Center.

You will maintain a clean, orderly kitchen, work with staff and volunteers across meal programs, help with inventory, and support training. Occasional travel to the Retreat Center is possible.

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 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.
• Perform 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.
• Help perform the Kitchen Manager’s duties in the event of the Kitchen Manager’s absence.
• Assist with planning and kitchen operations at the James River Retreat Center; may travel and lodge there.
• Follow directions from the Kitchen Manager and the Director of Food Services.
• Review of deliveries and order forms for accuracies.

Skills

Good judgment

Communication

Staff training

Flexibility

Food Handler cert

Lifting 30 lbs

Stand long periods

Decision making in absence

Job description

James River Church is seeking a Prep Cook who will follow the guidance of the Kitchen Manager and the Food Services Director. You will prepare meals per recipes and directions, assist with meal prep for the Retreat Center, and accompany the Kitchen Manager to/from the Retreat Center.

You will maintain a clean, orderly kitchen, work with staff and volunteers across meal programs, help with inventory, and support training. Occasional travel to the Retreat Center is possible.