What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Staff Kidder Creek Head Cook position at MOUNT HERMON ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED?
Job Details
Description
Position Objective:
The KC Head Cook position is responsible for directing kitchen operations at the assigned camp, including preparing, serving and storing food as directed by the Food Service Administrator in a safe and efficient manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values
General Qualifications:
The Kidder Creek (“KC”) Cook is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) mission, vision and beliefs. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats.
Key Job Accountabilities:
- Complete menu as provided and instructed by the Food Service Administrator.
- Pull, prepare, serve and store food in accordance with food handling procedures to ensure safe, nutritious meals for camps’ enjoyment and to prevent food spoilage and/or foodborne illness.
- Maintain accurate records of refrigerators’ and freezers’ temperatures to ensure compliance with food service specifications.
- Conduct inventory as needed by the Food Service Administrator.
- Clean ovens, grills and ventilation hood as required by Food Service Administrator to maintain sanitary standards.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
*Assistant cook(s)
*Summer staff/students/volunteers assigned to prepare meals.
Qualifications
Education/Certifications/Licenses:
- Some college or more, dependent upon skills.
- Food Handler’s card or ServSafe certification.
Work Experience:
- Food Service industry experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to prepare meals in accordance with industry standards.
- Ability to instruct and train others.
- Knowledge and ability to use and maintain industrial kitchen equipment.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift 35-50 lbs.
- This job may require lifting and carrying cases of canned goods, sacks of dry product, etc.
- Requires the ability to see, hear and talk.
Additional Requirements/Skills:
- Days off will be flexed to meet the demand of the kitchen. Extended hours sometimes required.
- Flexibility in location: during times when the kitchen does not have meals to prepare, this person may be asked to work one of the other kitchens, wilderness or other areas of ministry.
- Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
- Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
- Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
