Assistant Cook

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Camp MayMac is looking for a temporary Assistant Cook to join our team from the middle of July through October to help with our busy season. The Camp MayMac Assistant Cook is responsible for carrying out daily food service tasks before, during, and after service. The Assistant Cook will provide support for the Lead Cook in the preparation, serving, and clean up of meals and snacks. In addition, the Assistant Cook will help with all areas of hospitality, as needed. The Assistant Cook will assist the Lead Cook in an often unpredictable and stressful environment. In addition to working cooperatively with others, the Assistant Cook will need to be able to work independently, always keeping safety a top priority. The Assistant Cook will also take the lead and supervise Food Service Workers and volunteers when the Lead Cook is unavailable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ministry

1. Carry out daily tasks and assist in food preparation as assigned by supervisor.

2. Supervise food service staff and participate in set up before meals, clean up after meals, and in general kitchen & dining room cleaning and trash removal.

3. Oversee all kitchen operations when the Lead Cook has a day off.

4. Track inventory and accept deliveries as needed.

5. Assist with menu planning and ordering.

6. Measure, cut, and assemble ingredients.

7. Store food properly and safely.

8. Set up the dining room, serve guests, clean, and tear down the dining room after meals.

9. Clean and sanitize the dining area, kitchen, and bathrooms in accordance with California Health Code Standards.

10. Assist staff, volunteers, and guests as needed.

PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Physical Demands

· Stand for prolonged amounts of time

· Walk, bend, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch

· Push 100 pounds

· Lift and carry 75 pounds

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

· Finger and hand dexterity to feel, handle, and operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms

· Must be able to read and follow standard recipes

· Must be able to hear and follow oral directions

· Must be able to give clear directions, orally and written

· Must be able to work cooperatively and safely

Required Education and Experience

· Experience in a professional kitchen

· Current and valid ServeSafe certification

· Collaboration skills

· Customer service/client focus

Preferred Education and Experience

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Current and valid CA Food Handler Card

· Supervisory experience

Work Conditions

· This job operates in a professional kitchen, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, steamer, mixer, and chef’s knives

· The employee is frequently exposed to cold, heat, steam, fire, and noise

· Occasionally around wet, slippery floors or surfaces

· Occasionally around chemicals typically found in a professional kitchen

Additional Eligibility Qualifications for CityTeam Ministries

· Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ

· Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers

· Must have compatible theology on major issues of CityTeam's Statement of Faith

· Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time