Trinity Center
JOB DESCRIPTION
Cook I (Shift Lead)
RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING A TEAM IN PREPARATION, SERVING AND CLEAN UP OF MEAL; SUPPORTS FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT MANAGER IN SMOOTH OPERATION OF THE KITCHEN.
Full-time, Non-exempt hourly position
Reports to Food Service Director
DUTIES
· Lead a team in preparing meals for 12 to 140 people, more for special events
· Plan and direct meal preparation so food is ample and ready on time and prepared to Trinity Center Standards
· Monitor refrigeration temperatures
· Make sure food is provided for special diets and designate a special diet monitor
· Ensure dining and serving areas are ready for food service and food is properly presented
· Respond to requests from guests and monitors food serving areas during mealtimes
· Operate food preparation equipment such as slicer, commercial mixer, gas stove, grille, and ovens, dishwasher, food processors, barbecue, and other commercial kitchen equipment
· Support Food Service Director and Assistant Manager by double checking menus and prep lists
· Plan and direct end of meal clean up.
· Enter shift information into kitchen log
· Responsible for making sure all foods are put out as per menu, including side buffet.
· Communicate issues that arise in the kitchen to the Food Service Director
· Train team members on general cooking skills and safe kitchen practices.
· Act as Cook II when necessary and as scheduled
· Other projects as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- Communication skills necessary to lead a meal preparation team and communicate with Food Service Director, Assistant Manager, other Trinity Center staff, and guests
- Culinary knowledge and cooking skills, including following complex recipes, adequate to serve nutritious and attractive meals on time for large groups
- Able to scale recipes to different group sizes.
- Time management skills being able to plan ahead
- Flexibility and confidence to make changes to menus as necessary depending on supplies available, changes in numbers of guests or special dietary needs.
- Knowledge of operation of food preparation equipment such as slicer, commercial mixer, gas stove, grille, and ovens, dishwasher, food processors, barbecue, and other commercial kitchen equipment Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safe working practices
- Able to work morning, evening and weekend shifts
- Capable of lifting 40 pounds unassisted
- Able to lift 60 pounds with assistance
- Physically able to lift and carry plates and trays, slide dish trays into washing machine, and perform other basic tasks
- Able to work standing and walking for an eight-hour shift
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
Trinity Center is a self-supporting institution of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina.
The mission of Trinity Center is to welcome guests of all ages and backgrounds to experience God’s creation through work, study, and play on the North Carolina coast.
We fulfill this mission by providing hospitality for retreats, conferences and other gatherings to groups and individuals from the Diocese of East Carolina, other churches, and non-profit groups. Our goal is to provide these services in a personal and relaxed but efficient way that enables guests to reach their goals for spiritual, personal, and organizational growth.
Working at Trinity Center is service oriented, and doing our jobs successfully is based on teamwork. Because of the wide-ranging nature of the tasks involved in caring for our guests and facilities, it may be necessary to perform tasks outside our usual line of work. For example: when on duty in the kitchen a guest may come in and ask where an extra blanket might be found; an office worker may be called to help when a guest finds a broken water valve; a maintenance worker may need to help in the kitchen when a group suddenly has increased in numbers, or a cook must leave due to illness. The flexibility to help in such a situation in order to support our guests and the overall goals of the center is a requirement of working at Trinity Center.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
