Summer Staff: Prep Cook -Food Service

Ridgecrest Conference Center; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgecrest Conference Center is seeking Summer Staff for the Prep Cook - Food Service role. This part-time position offers hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, focusing on food preparation and guest interactions within a Christian environment. Join a team making a difference while enjoying free housing and meals.

Benefits

Free housing

Meals provided

Hands-on experience in hospitality

Qualifications

• Providing excellent customer service while managing food lines.
• Experience working in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving food to over 2,000 guests multiple times daily.
• Managing and cleaning food lines, accommodating dietary restrictions.
• Cooking various meals using industrial equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Food prep

Cooking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join us to apply for the Summer Staff: Prep Cook - Food Service role at Ridgecrest Conference Center.

Looking to serve Jesus this summer? Join us at Ridgecrest! The Ridgecrest Summer Staff program offers young adults hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, along with free housing, meals, and paid positions. Expect to work hard, have fun, and grow in your relationship with Jesus!

Job Summary

Seeking a fast-paced role to gain valuable customer service and organizational skills? Food Service provides hands-on experience in a large-scale operation, making a real impact. From meal prep to guest interaction, you'll be part of a team serving thousands daily in a Christian environment. Roles include kitchen work and managing buffet lines, developing skills useful for any future career.

• Back of House (BOH): Learn food prep, catering, baking, and cooking while feeding thousands of guests.
• Front of House (FOH): Interact with guests by managing buffet lines, stocking food, and answering questions.

Essential Job Duties

• Preparing and serving food to over 2,000 guests multiple times daily
• Managing food lines, including stocking, refilling, handling dietary plates, and cleaning
• Cooking and food preparation such as grilling, frying, baking, boiling, and chopping, using industrial equipment
• Cleaning trays, plates, bowls, cups, and silverware after meals, operating large dishwashers
• Making accommodations for dietary restrictions and communicating needs between FOH and BOH
• Working with food throughout the day in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, push/pull 50 lbs
• Perform repetitive motions like climbing stairs, reaching, stooping, kneeling
• Stand or walk up to 8 hours
• Work in heat, humidity, noise, wet floors, and cold conditions

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitality