Job Purpose or Summary

The Food Service Assistant/Cook is primarily responsible for daily preparation and cooking of food; off-premises food purchasing; inventory; stocking; daily cleaning of the Grain of Heaven (GOH) and additional areas of responsibility in support of FMZBC’s food service needs. The preparation, cooking, and serving of food items are performed in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. The Food Service Assistant/Cook must be Safe Serve Certified and is responsible for appropriate use of Grain of Heaven supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for cooking and/or serving following established procedures and processes in determining the amount and type of food and supplies required; ensuring availability of supplies and food or making approved substitutions in an adequate amount of time; appropriately following standard recipes and special diet orders; and appropriately following guidelines and procedures in the use and maintenance of all kitchen tools and related equipment.
• Cooks food using ovens, stovetops, fryers, etc. while appropriately following guidelines and procedures in the use and maintenance of cooking equipment.
• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques; stores food properly and safely making sure to mark to-date items.
• Apportions food for serving; sets-up steam tables, buffet lines, stations etc. to ensure proper serving of food for tray line in GOH or any other settings within the facility.
• Prepares breakfast, lunch and provides snacks for Proverbs Place Day Care and School.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes the kitchen, walk-in refrigerators, and all storage areas.
• Restocks all items as needed and completes any necessary records.
• Always Keeps work area neat and clean; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation and cooking.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to Food Services Director.

• At the request of the Food Service Director and/or in the Director’s absence, determine food item needs and leave duty area to purchase groceries, food items or related items using the FMZBC’s designated business credit card.
• In the absence of the Director, serves as point of contact and carries out food preparation, set up and POC for GOH personnel and servant volunteers as directed by Food Services Director. Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Food Services Director.

Job Qualifications

Competencies

Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations and/or while working under pressure, such as tight deadlines for food preparation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

Must be available to support weekday and evening meetings and events, and weekend FMZBC activities, including Sunday worship services.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must possess a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent, and three years of experience as a previous preparation or line- cook.

Working Environment

FMZBC is a vibrant and thriving ministry. The Church reflects a professional work environment where Christian values are upheld. FMZBC is a weapons-free and smoke-free campus.

The Food Service Assistant/Cook operates in a kitchen environment located within FMZBC that houses equipment such as oven, stove, dishwasher, commercial refrigerator, and other kitchen- related items. The individual in this position is exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise.