SharpTop Cove - Chef III

Young Life; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

You will join SharpTop Cove Food Service as a restaurant-style kitchen lead, responsible for operation and maintenance of food service equipment and ensuring cleanliness standards are met. The role emphasizes Christ-centered hospitality in a camp environment.

We require at least four years in the food service industry, with one year in a managerial or supervisory capacity, plus two years college and culinary training. Strong communication and team supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• Clear, professional communication skills – both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all food service equipment.
• Maintain high quality cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Two years college completed

Two years culinary training

Job description

Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation ,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

All camps share a common purpose: creating an environment where Young Life staff bring Christ to life by creatively presenting the complete gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaking clearly from the Scriptures, camp speakers introduce kids to the person of Christ, the nature of humanity, the work of Christ on the cross, the hope of the resurrection and the opportunity for reconciliation with God.

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.

• Operation and maintenance of all food service related equipment
• Ensure high quality standards are maintained regarding cleanliness and overall appearance of the various kitchen and dining room equipment, structures and areas. This will entail the use and/or development of training manuals and training seminars to train staff in the correct cleaning procedures outlined by the Department of Health and Young Life standards. There may be exposure to cleaning chemicals when training staff in the proper cleaning methods.
• Remain current concerning the use of new procedures and equipment within the food service industry by reviewing new information provided by the Executive Chef and industry periodicals.
• Operation of the kitchen and dining hall systems
• Embrace a commitment to uphold the Young Life Food Service Standards adopted by the Camping department and listed in the Young Life Standard Operating Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Minimize waste and encourage recycling by developing a recycling program. Train the food service staff how to properly save and reuse leftovers.
• Purchase food, paper, chemicals and equipment while maintaining inventory control. Administrate all food cost tracking procedures. May be required to lift materials weighing 60 pounds waist high to stock shelves.
• Maintain Young Life Sanitation Standards as outlined in the Young Life Standard Operating Policies and Procedures Manual and by the Health Department.
• Hire and train volunteers, work crew, summer staff, and other staff
• Maintain a current training matrix for all staff working within the Food Service department. Train staff according to set methods and use manuals developed by the Young Life Camping Department.
• Plan, develop and evaluate the menu with healthy dietary criteria in mind.
• Must perform calculations to determine proportions and measurements.
• Participate in inter-property quality assurance audits
• Participate within a team of two to three food service staff to collect and report data to be used to train and/or evaluate a host property’s Food Service department.

Working Conditions:

• May be required to lift materials weighing 60 pounds waist high
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals when following proper cleaning methods

Education:
Two years college completed and/or two years professional culinary training or apprenticeship through an accredited school

Experience Required For The Job:

• At least four years work experience in the food service industry.
• At least one of those four years in a managerial or managerial support role
• Experience in organizing tasks and supervising people
• Experience in managing the administrative aspects of the Food Service department
• Clear, professional communication skills – both verbal and written

Note: Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ‑like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the local community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college‑age young people who attend our camp.

Notes:

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ‑like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent YoungLife positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college‑age young people who attend our camp.

Job Specific Working Conditions:

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is outlined below. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the United States.

About SharpTop Food Service Team: The SharpTop Cove Food Service team is passionate about creating a culture that shows Christ to everyone we interact with in ways that they can understand. Here is the clarity of vision for our department:

Grace Runs: We are a people who aggressively give out grace to our guests, each other, and ourselves.

Love Hustles: We are a people who diligently put in work to demonstrate the extravagance of God’s love.

Joy Persuades: We are a people who live so deeply rooted in joy that others are persuaded to join in on kingdom living.

Kindness Welcomes: We are a people entrenched in a kindness that makes the Mill feel like a place we’ve always been trying to find.

Position Pay Range: _The anticipatedsalary for this position can range from_40,750.00 - 50,975.00 depending on relevant education, experience, and location.

About SharpTop Cove: We prepare an environment to experience life change through Christ. Our hope is that every guest and staff who comes to SharpTop Cove would have an encounter with Jesus Christ. This is accomplished by providing an encouraging work environment, excellent service and a non‑verbal presentation of the Gospel. As a foundation to excellence, we are passionate about hiring and leading followers of Christ that are committed to share their faith through their work, with each other and with our guests. We recognize that a spirit of humility grounded in Christ is a distinguishing factor of this Holy Ground and we are committed to remind each other of this truth daily.

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