KITCHEN DIRECTOR

CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN GROWTH INC • TX

92d

About The Position

This position is in the Kitchen Department. The Kitchen Director accomplishes the mission of T Bar M by leading the kitchen staff (Kitchen Assistant Director, Cooks, & Staff) in the preparation, cooking, and cleanup of the meals in the spirit and attitude of T Bar M (exciting, encouraging & enthusiastic). They also oversee the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining rooms. This position will execute the food service at T Bar M with a ministerial heart and an attitude of excellency.

Requirements

• Consistent evidence of a growing relationship with Christ
• Awareness and desire to deploy his/her spiritual gift(s) in this ministry
• Agreement with T Bar M’s Doctrinal Statement
• A sense of calling to the ministry of T Bar M
• Whole-hearted support of T Bar M’s Vision, Core Values, and Mission
• Must communicate effectively with a diverse group of guests and employees
• Desire to build and maintain Christ-centered relationships
• Must be able to resolve conflict in a peaceful, team approach
• Effective time-management skills and creative problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn our registration and booking system, CircuiTree
• High School or equivalent
• Previous cooking experience preferred
• Director will need to have or obtain a Food Manager Certification

Responsibilities

• Interview, Hire, Train, Develop Staff, and Build Team
• Ability to build and manage a team while valuing each employee
• Ability to spiritually lead a team, help them with goals, and care for personal development
• Be able to clearly communicate expectations, desires, and standards with all staff verbally and in writing
• Creates weekly schedules for all staff
• Exemplifies servant leadership and the ability to minister to guests, and fellow staff
• Be able to lovingly engage our guests and serve them unselfishly
• Plan the meals for the groups and campers coming to T Bar M in collaboration with the Retreat Coordinators and Camp Directors
• Take into account dietary requirements
• Order food according to menu needs
• Execute the preparation and cooking of the meal plan laid out
• Facilitate collaboration with the Assistant Kitchen Director and Kitchen Cooks to prepare meals
• Provide recipes and order necessary ingredients
• Prep various ingredients such as meat and vegetables
• Properly storing food items at appropriate temperatures
• Manage a kitchen that adheres strictly to rules regarding food safety
• Maintain a kitchen culture in accordance with the T Bar M Core Values
• Clean kitchen and dining spaces
• Manage the cleanliness of the kitchen spaces after cooking each meal and ensure the prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of the shift
• Manage the cleanliness of the dining room space after each meal
• Be willing and lead in performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing
• Manage breakout spaces for groups in a timely and organized way
• Brew coffee, tea or hot water for guests meeting spaces
• Restock breakout spaces with cups, creamers, sugar, etc.
• Deliver items to breakout spaces
• Manage the cleanliness of breakout spaces
• Assist in setting yearly budgets with the Retreats Director
• Consistently tracks spending to ensure it is within budget
• Looks for opportunities to save money by testing other vendors and products
• Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies in the kitchen and dining rooms
• Notify superiors on any damages, deficits, and disturbances
• Maintain the stocking levels of food, supplies, & chemicals and order more on a needed basis
• Able to minister to guests and fellow staff, engaging with, speaking with, and serving them lovingly and unselfishly
• Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience
• May require additional duties as identified by the Senior Director of Discipleship for property care
• Assist in contributing to and helping achieve annual ministry goals set by leadership
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED