Job Details
Job Location
David C Cook Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$22.82 - $28.52 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Restaurant - Food Service
Description
Strategic Responsibility:
The Chef is responsible for overseeing the culinary management of David C Cooks cafeteria. This position combines their food expertise with the ministry's business processes, functions, and tenants to meet or exceed customer needs and wants. The Chef is in charge of overseeing all functions of the cafeteria including but not limited to designing, purchasing supplies for, preparing, delivering and serving bulk meal orders to the David C Cook staff based on their menu selection and event type. This position is responsible for studying recipes, setting up menus, and preparing high-quality dishes for David C Cook events. This position is full-time working 32 hours per week.
Job Description:
Oversee all operations of headquarters cafeteria.
Implement and maintain Culinary Excellence Standards.
Manage day-to-day Kitchen operations.
Execution of Daily Food Service, Quality, Technique, Portion, Presentation and Food Cost Control.
Consulting with David C Cook leadership to approve menus, supplier agreements, and budget allowances.
Support management with Catering Proposals, Menu Pricing and Menu Innovation.
Track food costs while Managing Vendors to provide Standard Cost-efficient Products.
Estimate Food Consumption and Requisition of Food Purchase.
Responsible for all the kitchen purchasing, including weekly grocery shopping for the following week.
Preparing and storing food safety before and during events.
Setting up all tables and food service areas with chairs, linens and dishes.
Serving food to guests at events.
Cleaning up and tearing down the dining area by removing all tableware, linens, garbage and furniture.
Creating menus according to a clients preferences and dietary needs.
Ensure that appropriate sanitation, maintenance and safety standards are followed.
Ordering any necessary supplies for events.
Determining costs based on event budget.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Formal Education: AssociatesDegree in Culinary Arts required. Culinary school diploma preferred. Will accept relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience: 2-3 years proven work experience as a Chef. Hospitality-related kitchen or front-of-the-house experience preferred. Experience leading a small team of kitchen staff preferred.
Specialized Knowledge/Certification: Valid drivers license. Knowledge of culinary techniques preferred. Some understanding of restaurant/cafeteria business management. Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks. Excellent time management abilities. Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes. Familiarity with sanitation regulations.
Equipment Knowledge: Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grills, ovens, stove tops, etc.).
Working Conditions:

1. Comfortable working conditions, handling light weight, standing and walking.
2. Working environment Kitchen Cafeteria
3. Detail-oriented work requiring mental acuity and accuracy
4. Business hours Monday - Thursday (6:00am - 3:00pm) for breakfast and lunchare typical but must have a willingness and flexibility to work during evenings and weekends if/when necessary when we have events.
5. Some travel may be required.

Core Competencies:

• Self-starter
• Independent
• Good task focus
• Organized
• Planner
• Likes responsibility
• Confident and at ease
• Self-assured
• Not easily overwhelmed
• Action-oriented
• Contribute to a working environment of mutual Christian encouragement by upholding Christian standards in all working practices and relationships

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical Plan: HDHP w/ HSA (All Staff) or Direct Primary Care Option (Colorado Employees Only)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) w/ Company Match ($0.50 on the $1 up to 10% of eligible compensation)
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident
• Life Assistance Plan

Other Benefits:

• Adoption Benefit
• Benevolence Fund
• Service Recognition Leave
• Volunteer Days
• Holidays
• Sick Time
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• New Childbirth Assistance

We will review all application until position is filled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. David C Cook is a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. As a result, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete or add job responsibilities, metrics and benchmarks as necessary to meet business needs. In addition, expectations of performance will be defined in regular performance discussions.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.