Summer Cook

Appalachia Service Project•Shady Valley, TN

1d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is hiring two individuals per county to work as cooks, preparing hot meals for up to 84 volunteers during the summer. This is a temporary position with the full term of ASP’s summer program running from June 7 to July 27. Some ASP centers may operate on a condensed schedule on a case-by-case basis. Hot meals are served Sunday evening through Friday evening each week, with Saturday and Thursday evenings off. Each cook will be paid hourly and will work no more than 66 hours per week collectively. Pay starts at $12.50/hour, with ASP matching pay rates for cooks employed by the school district during the year. Appalachia Service Project is a Christian ministry, open to all, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia. ASP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Using the skills and efforts of thousands of volunteers, ASP provides home repair and replacement to low-income households in Central Appalachia. Persons desiring employment with ASP have a personal commitment to Christian faith and service to others. ASP does not require, as a condition of employment, membership in or profession of a specific denominational theology. ASP team members approach others in a spirit of Christian love and service and accepts them right where they are, just the way they are. ASP expects each employee to be an example of this standard of Christian service. ASP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. No one will be denied employment on the grounds of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status or differing physical or mental ability. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the position for which employment is sought.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old
Must have a satisfactory background check and driving record
Demonstration of respect, empathy, specificity, and genuineness
Desire to work in a Christian environment
Desire to work in a kitchen and cook meals for 77-100 people
Willingness to work closely with another cook, ASP summer staff, and ASP volunteers
Ability to work and manage time independently to have meals prepared according to the set schedule
Willingness to maintain a proper cooking environment by following food safety protocols and guidelines

Nice To Haves

Experience with food preparation or catering for large groups of people
ServSafe or other food handling safety certification

Responsibilities

Prepare 5 pre-planned evening meals (Sunday through Friday, with one weeknight off) and 5 morning meals (Monday through Friday).
Ensure that meals meet ASP’s set summer program menu and standards.
Help ASP Staff perform inventory.
Work with one or more other cooks to accomplish meal prep.
Help portion and serve meals to volunteers.
Assist in meal clean-up.
Help ASP staff prepare for Thursday night cookout in advance.