Carolina Point - Chef I (Part Time)

Young Life•Concord, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level, hands-on, training position where the individual will learn how to create and participate in an environment where guests, staff, and volunteers are well cared for using the cornerstones of service, food, and systems. The role is responsible for all aspects of typical food production, including cleaning, fixing and troubleshooting equipment, prep work, shift leadership, and cooking meals. This role consumes 95% of time and seasonally will require 100% of available hours. The position requires a commitment to Young Life's Christian purposes and a willingness to minister as a servant of God, proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff, responding promptly and professionally to unexpected needs. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.

Requirements

Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
Employees and volunteers of Young Life shall refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Employees and volunteers of Young Life shall abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of Young Life’s ministry strategy and participate in providing excellent camping experiences for individuals to encounter Jesus Christ and know the truth of God’s love for them.
Experience in the food service industry preferred.
Demonstrate understanding of Young Life ministry, strategy, and mission.
Experience in organizing and prioritizing tasks.
Demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication with guests, vendors and staff.

Nice To Haves

One year of college completed and/or one year professional culinary training preferred.

Responsibilities

Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.
Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
With direction from supervisor, develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan.
Participate in a culture where the spiritual formation of Food Service volunteers is both a priority and responsibility.
Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
Participate in planning, developing and evaluating the menu with Young Life Food Service Standards in mind.
Develop a recognition and action plan for guest needs/requests in order to partner with our guests; meeting their needs and supporting an environment where guests are heard.
Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
Participate in interdepartmental staff relationship by engaging in partnerships throughout the property.
Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry through Food Services.
Develop and equip interns and volunteers to participate in comprehensive stewardship of the Food Services Department.
Support an environment where Food Service volunteers feel valued both as contributors and as people.
Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.
Execute daily responsibilities with attention to the standards and metrics required for excellent camp operations.
Develop a commitment to uphold the Young Life Food Service Standards as listed in the Food Service Manual.
Become ServeSafe certified within 6 months of employment.
Live in and be responsible for all aspects of typical food production: cleaning, fixing and troubleshooting equipment, prep work, shift leadership, cooking meals and other tasks normal to a food service environment.
Represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community.
Work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.