Under the direct supervision of the Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef to perform general and specific cooking duties, supervising, and assisting in training of the Part Time Student Kitchen Crew (KC’s).

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Responsible for all hot/cold food production served in Student Dining Room, Commons, and Catering ensuring each meal is produced according to Dining Services standards and timely.
• Responsible for all specialized cooking needed to serve each student with special needs in the SDR and the Commons.
• Responsible for the daily supervision of the Part Time Student Kitchen Crew to assist in all food production, distribution, recovery and cleanup of all areas and equipment in the kitchen.
• Responsible for the daily successful operation of each Serving Line and Action Stations in the SDR and Commons when needed.
• Responsible for food preparation for all special event functions, including the successful operation of special display cooking for these events.
• Responsible for covering other shifts, such as but not limited to, breakfast and weekend meals on a regular basis and when needed.
• Responsible for the production and distribution of all menus to their proper venue – Catering, Commons and the SDR.
• Responsible to ensure that the Kitchen, Serveries, and all related areas are kept clean, sanitary, and safe in accordance with Chicago Health Department and Dining Services standards at all times and to see that assigned PTS personnel are in proper and clean uniforms including the availability of clean towels throughout the day. 
• Responsible for monitoring and logging food and cooler temperatures daily.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen including assisting in cleaning of all used utensils, counters, equipment, coolers and freezers.

• Assist the Executive Sous Chef and Chef in new product development and the evaluation of current recipes on continuous basis to maintain accuracy in production while providing the students with culinary interesting and wholesome menu options.
• Keep current on menu trends while working with the Executive Chef and Chef to develop their culinary skills and knowledge.
• Displays proper attitude and guidance when supervising student workers through performance and communication example.
• Performs related and special duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of high-volume food prep and cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution required.
• Superior organizational skills and careful attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically able to lift and move boxes and items which weigh 40 pounds frequently, and 60 pounds occasionally.
• Physically able to perform duties which contain repetitive motions such as stirring, slicing, bending, lifting and moving boxes from storeroom to kitchen, placing heavy pans into and removing from ovens.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Ability to stand on feet for periods of four hours at a time.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate in Food Service Sanitation (ServSafe) required within six months of hire date
• Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

• Three years of high-volume food prep and cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution.

• Prior supervisory experience in the food service industry.

Work Environment/Conditions

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

This position operates in back of the house kitchen and storeroom environment. The role routinely uses standard restaurant equipment such as knives, ovens, steamers, meat slicers and scales.

Additional Information

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.