Bistro Prep Cook - Part Time

Description

Job Summary

The Prep Cook will follow the direction of the Kitchen Manager and the Food Services Director. They will prepare all meals according to the recipes and directions provided. They may assist at times with meal prep for the Retreat Center and accompany the Kitchen Manager to/from the Retreat Center. 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Maintain a neat and orderly kitchen that passes Food Services Director inspections/checklists and all Health Department inspections. 
• They will work with staff and volunteers that are part of all meal programs. 
• Assist with inventory management including ordering, receiving, monthly inventory, food waste and product rotation.
• Assists with the proper training of all staff and volunteers.
• Assists with the preparation of all assigned meals and caterings. 
• Maintains a clean and properly functioning kitchen by keeping a maintenance/cleaning program in place for equipment and areas.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with kitchen-related duties including cash management and all other functions.
• Follows the direction and guidance of the Kitchen Manager and/or Food Services Director. 
• Will help perform the Kitchen Manager’s duties in the event of the Kitchen Manager’s absence.
• Will assist with planning and kitchen operations at the James River Retreat Center. May travel and lodge at Retreat Center during such events.
• Ability to follow directions from the Kitchen Manager and the Director of Food      Services. 
• Ability to receive deliveries and review the order form for accuracies. 

Requirements

  Job Requirements

• Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility and punctuality.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner, both orally and written.
• Ability to train staff and volunteers to complete assigned duties.
• Willing to follow department guidelines and expectations plus be able to communicate and train the staff to the same level.
• Flexibility in schedule and strong people skills.
• Be Food Handlers certified or Manager ServSafe certified within 30 days of employment. To be determined by the Kitchen Manager at the time of hire.
• Have the ability to work in a timely manner.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds, bend and twist.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to make decisions in the event of the absence of the Kitchen Manager. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and operations.
• Ability to be follow direction. 
• Complete understanding of menus and recipes.
• Have the knowledge and the ability to temp foods accordingly. 
• Have the knowledge of what size of serving utensils will be needed at the time of serving. 

Code of Conduct and Character

James River Church is Pastor-led and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are considered leaders and therefore agree to the following:

1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:

    a. Daily devotional time with the Lord.

    b. Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.

2. Develop a strong marriage and family life. This includes:

    a. Communicating and sharing with your spouse.

    b. Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.

3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.

4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.

5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.

6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.

7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.

HEART BEHIND ALL WE DO

JOY

Smile at EVERYONE you encounter! 

• “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phil 4:4 (NIV) 
• “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Ps 16:11 (ESV) 

ENTHUSIASM

Be enthusiastic about your role, about the church, & about what God is doing in your life and in the church.   

• “Zeal for your house has consumed me…” Ps 69:9 (ESV) 
• “I was overjoyed when they said, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.’” Ps 122:1 (TPT) 

ENCOURAGEMENT

Be encouraging with your countenance, with your words, and with your actions to the team and to everyone you connect with as you serve! 

• “So encourage each other and build each other up…” 1 Thess 5:11 (NLT) 
• “…Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thess 5:15 (MSG) 

LOVE AND CARE

Show compassion & represent the love of Jesus! 

• “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God.” 1 John 4:7 (NLT)
• “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” Jn 13:34 (NLT) 

SERVANT - MINDED

How can we help you with what you need? If needed, connect the individual to someone who can help. 

• “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Pt 4:10 (NLT) 
• “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mt 20:28 (NLT) 
• “…Through love serve and seek the best for one another.” Ga 5:13 (AMP)