Food Service: Cook at Grace Adventures Ministries in White Cloud, MI

Apply Job Type Part-time Description The Shack Retreat and Conference Center is a campus ministry of Grace Adventures Ministries. Grace Adventures Ministries is a religious organization that makes employment decisions on Bible based beliefs and practices. Because of the nature of our Christian program; Christian belief, character, and practice are essential requirements of employment positions. Summary: Fulfill the overall ministry of The Shack Retreat and Conference Center and cast a vision to others. General Responsibilities: This person will have a working knowledge of cooking, cleaning and serving meals. This person will have the ability to supervise others with efficiency and concern for others well-being. This person will be able to communicate with others; both kitchen workers and other employees of The Shack. This person will be organized and able to multi-task Specific Responsibilities: Reporting to work on time unless otherwise pre-arranged Preparing food according to menu needs, including preparing for other meals in advance Ready to serve food on time, according to the daily schedules Adopting a “clean as you go” policy when working in the kitchen Adhering to ServSafe guidelines Make sure that all equipment is turned off at the end of the day Clean all equipment at the end of your shift (counters, stoves including the fronts, ovens, etc.) Assist in taking care of left-over food items Add items to shopping list when there’s only one left on the shelf Make sure the Food warming cabinet, all cambro storage units and ovens are empty at the end of the meal If closing down the kitchen, make sure all stoves, ovens, fans, dishwasher, and lights are off Close and lock the office door at the end of the day Make sure the griddle has been cleaned and the catcher tray is emptied and cleaned after each use Oversee other kitchen staff and assign jobs as needed with the standard set forth in the kitchen At the end of the day do a walk-through making sure the dish room has been properly shut down and a load of laundry is put in to wash, dining room is clean Make sure all red buckets are emptied, washed and put away Sweep and mop kitchen and refrigerator daily If grilling outside make sure the grill has been shut off and debris scraped off Requirements Qualifications: A testimony and lifestyle that gives evidence of a true experience of salvation by grace in Jesus Christ An attitude of excellence in workmanship Must have a working knowledge of kitchen procedures and equipment Have the physical ability to lift heavy items and work long hours Self-disciplined and self-motivated 18 years of age or older Be flexible to change as needs arise Must be ServSafe certified Must have a knowledge of how to handle food allergies Able to work with individuals of all ages Authority: This person will have the authority to represent the mission and vision of Grace Adventures through all personal contacts. This person will have the authority to make quick decisions concerning food needs during meal times. (i.e. Something runs out so what to replace it with) This person will have the authority to assign duties as needed when Food Service Director or Kitchen Manager are not present. Grace Adventures Ministries is an At-Will employer, which is defined as: At the will of either the employee or the employer, termination can occur at any time. Common consideration is expected on either part consisting of a minimum two-week notice under normal circumstances