Job Summary Steward and coordinates all planning, procurement, production, budgeting, and billing for food served at Central Lutheran Church.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for the preparation, coordination and serving of two weekly Community Meals (300+ meals), fellowship gatherings surrounding worship, weekday hospitality, and Tuesday staff lunches.
- Plan and manage all food requirements at Central Lutheran Church. Determine whether food will be prepared onsite or if food will be catered by outside vendors.
- Work with requesting parties to determine budget availability and food needs and requirements. Establish and maintain strong relationships with food service vendors and catering organizations to ensure the food purchased for and served at Central Lutheran Church meets or exceeds standards of quality and value.
- Budget all food and related expenses in collaboration with Director of Finance and Administration.
- Purchase all food to meet required needs, giving appropriate consideration to budget and availability. Invoice all food users in collaboration with Bookkeeper.
- Supervise, schedule, and collaborate with kitchen staff.
- Coordinate and support volunteers to prepare meals (community, funerals, weddings, congregation fellowship events, etc.).
- Organize kitchen facility for maximum efficiency and in compliance with health and safety standards and requirements.
- Insure compliance related to all Safe Serve guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
- Maintaining a Safe Serve certification.
- Ability to work Sunday mornings.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of volunteers.
- Degree or coursework in culinary arts and/or comparable experience.
- Knowledge of menu planning and pricing.
- Knowledge of food purchasing, preparation methods and techniques.
- Strong organization and collaboration skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical requirements:
- Able to move freely in and out of a variety of ministry settings on the Church campus and off-site.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
To apply send cover letter and resume via email to Pr. Melissa Pohlman at [email protected].
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
