Summary of Position:

This position is responsible to see that all parts of meal preparation and serving are done under the direction and as requested by supervisor. The Team Member is to assist, as requested, in the kitchen, with all aspects of food preparation, serving, clean up, restocking and ordering of supplies. The Team Member will serve as the “in charge staff” in the kitchen during the absence of the Food Services Manager. It is also expected that the Team Member will contribute to general community life through participation in activities and duties.

Principal Duties:

1. Prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals as assigned by supervisor.
2. Plan and execute multiple tasks at one time.
3. Contribute to general up-keep of the kitchen and food storage areas.
4. Conduct food and supply inventory, ordering, purchasing and restocking of items as requested by supervisor.
5. Give leadership to weekend meal preparation as scheduled.
6. During absence of supervisor, be available to give leadership to kitchen operations.
7. Maintain healthy rapport with kitchen staff and other staff and volunteers.
8. Participate in kitchen recycling program as required by law.
9. Attend and participate in staff meeting and community meetings as scheduled.
10. Foster an attitude of “looking ahead” to accomplish tasks that will help with the next day’s schedule.

Physical, Social, Emotional, and Spiritual Requirements:

1. Physical: Ability to accomplish the tasks associated with this position is essential, including standing for 7 hours, lifting up to 10-40 lbs. frequently, frequent motions including but not limited to pulling, pushing, twisting, kneeling, reaching
2. Social: Strong rapport with staff, residents, families, and professionals is essential.
3. Emotional: Skills of perception, understanding and caring for people are essential. He/she must be patient, calm under pressure, emotionally stable, and not easily-provoked.
4. Spiritual: In a visible role, this position requires spiritual insight, maturity and patience, which comes out of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Schedule:

This position has the following part-time schedule of approximately 24 hours per week:

1. Weekday Schedule: Work 2-3 days a week (Monday – Friday) 10:00 am-6:30 pm, including a ½ hour break.
2. Weekends: Every fourth weekend (Saturday & Sunday) 7:00am-5:00pm.
3. Holidays: Assigned to 1 of 3 Holiday teams, which rotate through Thanksgiving, Christmas, or being off.

Professional Requirements:

1. Previous experience cooking in a large-batch or institutional kitchen is preferred. Additional culinary education is a plus!
2. Experience in providing home care, long-term care, and/or experience in a similar Human Service agency is preferred.
3. This position requires a committed Christian with a heart for working with mentally and emotionally challenged adults in a Christian residential care setting.
4. Driving a vehicle for business purposes is necessary for this position. That requires that he/she have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable MVR upon hire, and must at all times meet the guidelines in the Personnel Manual for an acceptable driving record.