Camp Harvest - Lead Cook at Cultivate Churches

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 15.00Lead Cook is an essential role of Camp Harvest and Cultivate Churches Ministry whose mission is to create life-changing experiences through extended trips and intentional relationships rooted in Jesus, focused on worship, teaching, encouragement, adventure, and rest. This position reports to the Kitchen Manager and is responsible for leading a kitchen shift, by preparing ingredients, making side dishes and salads ready for special events and regular meal service. This role is primarily seasonal with occasional opportunities throughout the off-season.Essential Roles & Responsibilities:Maintain safety and cleanliness standards for department by following all standard operating procedures to conform to local, state, federal and insurance regulationsManages the shift to ensure timely food preparation for predetermined mealtimesCreates the prep list for the prep cook to accomplish duties in a timely mannerLabel and stock all ingredients on shelves so they are organized and easily accessibleAbility to follow recipes by ensuring the proper measurements of ingredients and seasonings to be used in cookingEnsures simple dishes such as salads, entrees and other menu items are completed with help of prep cooksMaintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash and other kitchen tasks assignedEnsure all food and other items are stored properly per food codePrepare ingredients to use in cooking, which may include chopping, peeling, and cutting using kitchen equipment and utensilsPerform other duties as assignedEducational Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentWork Experience Requirements:1 year experience in a commercial kitchen environmentBasic knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulationsOther Skills and Qualifications:Willing and able to follow directions with a good attitudeAbility to explain What Cultivate Churches Ministry believesAbility to pray with other employees or guestsActively engaged in a local churchAbility to work in a team with outstanding communication and organizational skillsProven leadership ability with problem-solving and conflict management abilitiesPhysically able to be on feet for a full shiftMust be able to work weekends, holidays, and evenings