What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Oliver Gospel Mission Inc?
Job Title: Line Cook
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Food Service Supervisor
Position Summary
The Line Cook is responsible for participating in all aspects of OG’s food service program, including food storage, preparations, cooking, serving, and clean-up of the kitchen, serving, and eating areas.
Position Qualifications
For Employment with Oliver Gospel
A believer in Jesus Christ
Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of Faith
Fully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
Ability and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees
Be on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of work
Due to sensitivity for potential impact upon Oliver Gospel’s Program Participants, the use of tobacco
and/or vaping products is not permitted during scheduled work hours or at any Oliver Gospel event
Valid South Carolina driver’s license
For the Line Cook
High School Diploma or experience in the food service industry
Experience in cooking for, serving, and engaging large groups of people
Culinary Sanitation Certification in compliance with DHEC standards
Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time to perform job responsibilities
Proven ability to work independently while staying aligned with the priorities of the supervisor
Knowledge of PC-based software and kitchen equipment
Position Responsibilities
- Properly prepare healthy, nutritious meals according to menu
- Provide kitchen clean up, sanitation and maintenance
- Maintain quality control of all kitchen operations
- Ensure proper food storage and rotation
- Welcome and serve everyone who comes for meals in a friendly and professional manner
- Engage donors and potential donors in a friendly and professional manner
- Encourage and assist OG Works participants who are assigned to food service
- Encourage and assist those who volunteer with food service
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Core Competencies
Task-oriented and self-motivated
Teachable, coachable, trainable
Detailed and careful in handling assignments
Strong communication, relational and interpersonal skills
Perform all duties with integrity and excellence
Model a servant attitude
Mental and Physical Demands
Ability to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment
Ability to concentrate and apply mental processes
Ability to work with disruptions, critical issues and emotional individuals
Ability to operate with a positive attitude
Ability to move seamlessly from one task to another
Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
Ability to operate kitchen equipment and/or machinery for long periods of time
Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, reach upward and/or outward in performing tasks
Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to engage in limited exposure to health-related issues such as colds, viruses, etc.