What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pantry Assistant position at Sandy Cove Ministries?
Description
For nearly 80 years, Sandy Cove Ministries has been a place where millions of people have connected with God and each other.
We offer year-round signature programs designed to uplift and strengthen individuals and families, including summer vacation packages and a day camp for kids. We also contract with ministries and organizations, helping them create their own impactful retreats and events on our property.
All of this happens at our breathtaking location on the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland. With 150 guest rooms in our lodge and 220 beautiful acres, we offer guests authentic hospitality and the rest and renewal they crave.
Sandy Cove Ministries is seeking a part time Pantry Assistant to join our food service team.
This is a wonderful opportunity to utilize basic food preparation skills to help produce balanced guest meals by preparing and presenting cold food meal items (salad bar, dairy and desserts)
Role Qualifications:
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Must contain an excitement for the mission of Sandy Cove Ministries
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Prepare salad bar, cheese trays, fruit trays, desserts and dairy condiments by chopping fruits & vegetables, making and cutting desserts and placing fruits, vegetables and cheeses on appropriate trays
- Place prepared salad bar items in appropriate place, monitor & maintain level of food items during meals
- Meet guest requests, including special dietary needs
- Assist in maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and safety within Kitchen as well as ensure all health & safety regulations as mandated by law and Sandy Cove policy
- Clean up by putting away leftover food, sweeping/mopping floors, scrubbing and sanitizing work stations and washing utensils
- Stock delivered items, rotate stock and clean refrigerators and shelves as needed
- Complete any other reasonable task assigned
Essential Skills and Experience
- Ability to foresee needs and problem solve accordingly
- Flexible and has ability to adjust to guest needs
- Effective communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Creative
- Ability to work under pressure and produce accurate results
Nonessential skills and experience:
Experience working in Christian camps or conference centers
- Knowledge of safe food handling procedures
- Prior food service experience (preferred)
Reporting to this position: None.
Physical demands of work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, sit, bend, stretch, push use hands, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, see or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and handles cold and sharp items.
Work environment: The noise level in the work environment ranges from minimal to very loud. Room temperature can fluctuate dramatically and floors can become slippery.
Compensation: Minimum $15.00/hr. | Maximum $17.00/hr.
Part-Time Employee Benefits: Paid MD Sick time (18 and over), 401(k) with employer match, service awards, meal privileges, attend Sandy cove events free and discounted lodging for staff and immediate family.
Learn more about Sandy Cove by visiting www.sandycove.org.
Salary : $15 - $17
