Cook

Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center

Cook.   Supervisor: Head Chef

Summary: Live and work in the Hill Country of central Texas! In the cook position, you will serve Christ by working with the kitchen staff in preparing and serving healthy, tasty, safe, and timely meals. You will be trained and supported by our Head Chef.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Using available resources, provide high quality food service on & off campus as needed (this includes preparation of any special function)
2. Perform quality food service skills to include but not limited to: pre-meal preparations(thawing, cutting/slicing of fruits and vegetables, and/or warming),cooking, baking, frying and grilling.
3. Display an eye appealing food presentation. Make certain that food is cooked, and kept at proper temperatures while being served.
4. Keep the food serving area free of debris, clean, and sanitary.
5. Help prepare menu selections for breaks & meals for those served.
6. Help with check in and verify food deliveries for accuracy and place all received goods in their proper storage location.
7. Maintain the cleanliness of the dining hall to include but not limited to: doors, windows, cooking and serving equipment/utensils, counter tops, floors and porch areas.
8. Maintain the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the kitchen area to include but not limited to doors, windows, ovens, cooking and serving equipment/utensils, counter tops, floors, stock rooms, walk-in refrigerator, walk-in freezer, reach in refrigerator, microwaves, and trash rooms.
9. Maintain the cleanliness of dishes, cooking pots/pans and work area.
10. Maintain proper operation of sanitation equipment (dish soap, sanitizer in dish washing machine, etc.)
11. Assign those under your supervision to projects and tasks that fall within their skill level.
12. Help manage all food items including raw & cooked products. Making sure that the amount of raw food prepared is the right amount to service all guests. Make sure when leftovers occur, they are used or repurposed for other meals.
13. Be conscious of wasted food. Dispose of outdated food in the walk-in when they are out of date.
14. Any other assigned duties of your supervisor.

 

Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a growing Christian able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

1. Christian
2. Willingness to live at the camp.
3. Knowledge, understanding, and ability to comply with Texas Department of Health Food Standards.
4. Minimum of 2 years work/related experience.
5. Ability to supervise shift team members and/or volunteers.
6. Ability to exhibit courtesy and work in a spirit of cooperation with stated supervisor, camp administration, and other staff.
7. Education and/or experience:
    a. High school diploma or general degree (GED) or six months related experience and/or training. Higher education is preferred.
    b. Health Food Handler Certificate
8. Language Skill
    a. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, recipes, and memos.
    b. Ability to write simple correspondence.
    c. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, and other staff members.
9. Other skills and abilities
     a. Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment and utensils.
     b. Ability to be courteous to camp guests and other staff.
     c. Ability to render first aid and react calmly in emergency situations.
     d. Ability to respond to hazardous emergency situations (fire,explosions, equipment failure, etc.)

PhysicalDemands:
a.  Must be in good physical condition. Regular duties performed will require walking, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
b.  Standing for prolonged hours.
c. Must be able to frequently lift and move loads ranging in weight from 35-50 pounds.

Compensation:  The Executive Director will determine salary by experience and salary increase (s) will be given, based on recommendation of the supervisor.

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No