SharpTop Cove - Chef II

Young Life • Jasper, GA

1d • $37,050 - $46,350 • Onsite

About The Position

SharpTop Cove is seeking a Chef II to join their team. This role is integral to Young Life's mission of bringing Christ to life through creative gospel presentation. The Chef II will be responsible for various duties including spiritual formation, attentive hospitality, interpersonal relationships, comprehensive stewardship, talent development, and embracing excellence within the Food Services department. This position requires a commitment to Young Life's Christian purposes, including evangelism and discipleship, and adherence to their Statement of Faith. The role involves both administrative tasks and active kitchen participation, with potential for physical demands such as lifting and exposure to cleaning chemicals. The ideal candidate will possess a professional culinary background, experience in team leadership, and a strong understanding of Young Life's ministry.

Requirements

• Must obtain ServeSafe Certification within 6 months unless already certified
• Work experience in the food service industry preferred
• Experience in training and leading teams preferred
• Demonstrate understanding of Young Life ministry, strategy and mission
• Experience in organizing and prioritizing tasks
• Experience in managing the administrative aspects of the Food Service department.
• Demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication with guests, vendors and staff
• Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff.
• Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Some college education preferred or experience from a professional culinary institute 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.
• Foster and engage in a culture where the spiritual formation of Food Service volunteers is both a priority and responsibility for all members of the ice department.
• Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
• Support the Food Service Manager in directing the planning, developing and evaluation of the menu development according to the Young Life Food Service standards.
• Recognize and prepare for guest needs/requests in order to partner with our groups; meeting their needs and developing an environment where guests are heard.
• Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
• Recognize the importance of their interpersonal relationships with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors and promote a healthy community.
• Support interdepartmental staff relationships by fostering 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 staff to participate in comprehensive stewardship of the Food Services Department.
• Support systems for inventory control over food, equipment and other budgeted items.
• Participate and possibly lead the Food Services team in food cost tracking procedures and awareness of food costs impact on camp fees and property budget.
• Foster an environment where volunteers feel valued both as contributors and as people.
• Support and engage in the hiring of quality candidates for intern positions.
• Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.
• Intentionally pursue opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Participate in training of volunteers, work crew, summer staff, and camp staff with vision towards creating a pipeline for the mission.
• Help lead department staff and participate in the execution of daily responsibilities with attention to the standards and metrics required for excellent camp operations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to uphold the Young Life Food Service Standards found in the Food Service Manual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree