Hume Lake Food service Lead/Cook

Hume Christian Camps•Hume, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Lead/Cook is responsible to assist in menu planning, staff training and in maintaining a clean kitchen according to health regulations. He or she must be prepared to meet the spiritual needs of guests and staff. This role is part of a mission-driven, faith-based organization dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of youth and families. The organization offers a unique opportunity for year-round camping ministries dedicated to the glory of God, with a focus on creating memorable experiences and fostering spiritual growth within a supportive Christian community.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Evidenced commitment to Jesus Christ and a desire to share the Gospel with others.
Must be able to live in Hume Lake housing.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Willingness to perform physical tasks and work outdoors or indoors as needed.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work under supervision.
Must agree with and support Hume Christian Camps’ Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
Must have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a desire to share the Gospel through word and deed.
Commitment to the Christian faith and a desire to share the knowledge of Jesus Christ with guests and staff.
Has a culinary degree or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of cooking terminology and ingredients, qualities of food, beverages and supplies.
Can determine degrees of doneness in cooked foods and able to use equipment pertaining to the job.
Has leadership experience or knowledge of supervisory practices.
Has a teachable attitude; a willingness to learn and adapt to Hume's approach to Food Service.
Must have a high degree of flexibility to meet the ever changing needs within the organization.
Has, or is able to procure, Servesafe Manager Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in menu planning.
Assist in staff training.
Maintain a clean kitchen according to health regulations.
Meet the spiritual needs of guests and staff.
Oversee the kitchen in the absence of the Food Service Manager.
Assign kitchen duties to personnel.
Be hands-on in all aspects of food preparation, serving and internal workings of the kitchen.
Provide high-quality food for guests and staff in a timely manner.
Maintain a sanitary kitchen and follow opening and closing procedures.
Encourage garnishing and other visual enhancements.
Maintain an awareness of products being used, waste and prep numbers.
Supervise the training of food service employees in all aspects of their jobs, including training them to train their summer and/or weekend help.
Supervise and lead a team of Summer staff during the summer.
Supervise and lead Joshua students and weekend workers on weekends during the year.
Provide avenues of encouragement, camaraderie, and deepening relationships with staff.
Handle departmental conflicts and remedial action appropriately and report conflict to supervision.
Report maintenance needs to the supervisor.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required. Hume maintains the right to reassign or change duties as needed.