Job description

California Pacific Annual Conference

Of The United Methodist Church

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Associate Cook

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL MINISTRY TEAM: Leadership

LOCATION: Designated Camp Sites

MISSION OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:

“To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

VISION OF THE CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC ANNUAL CONFERENCE:

“Inspiring the world as passionate followers of Jesus Christ so all may experience God’s life-giving love.”

POSITION PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

The Associate Cook assists in the preparation, cooking, serving, dishwashing and clean-up of meals for guests and site staff. Assists in cleaning all facilities between groups, according to the established standards of cleanliness. Assists in accommodating guests in safe, clean and comfortable surroundings. Supports guest groups’ programs, and enhances guests’ enjoyment and camp/retreat experience by performing the essential duties.

Supervised by: Food Service Manager/Supervisor/Head Cook where applicable

Supervision responsibility for: n/a

Evaluation based on:

• Alignment with the mission of The United Methodist Church, the vision of the California-Pacific

Annual Conference and the purpose of the Navigation Essential Ministries Team.

• Teamwork and decision-making habits consistent with Conference core values and expectations.
• Skills and competencies that include those relating to food service and food preparation, safety and sanitation, and initiative.
• Level of integrity in the modeling of conference core values.
• Progress toward and achievement of goals.

Associate Cook

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Washes, trims, cleans, peels, etc. vegetables, poultry and meats.
• Cooks or heats food for meals.
• Performs cleaning functions as needed.
• Stores and takes inventory of kitchen equipment and food.
• Washes dishes and stores them in appropriate storage area.
• Cleans cabins, rest rooms, hallways, dusts furniture, washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties and washes wastebaskets and trash cans, and transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Replenishes rest room supplies

The activities and essential functions listed in this job description are not designed to contain or

be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualification

required of employees assigned to this job, and may be subject to changes in the future.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, and be able to explain and

demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without

reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to grasp, handle or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, stand, talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to lift 20 pounds above head level.
• The employee is required to taste and smell in order to assess the condition of food.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities, and camper and staff behavior.
• Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods of time

(60 minutes or more).

• Ability to safely and properly use kitchen equipment.

Associate Cook

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will regularly be exposed to extreme heat.
• The employee will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

▪ Excellent time management and organizational skills.

▪ Must be able to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks.

▪ Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices.

▪ Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods.

▪ Ability to thrive in a Christian ministry setting.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Culinary training preferred

Possession of, or ability to secure and maintain Food Handler's Certificate.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in providing and/or understanding of Christian hospitality.

Experience in food service.

Experience in institutional or large volume food service setting.

Associate Cook

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CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Acknowledgement of Receipt

I have read and understand the position description information for the Associate Cook position

and hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable

accommodation.

Print Employee Name

Employee Signature Date

Associate Cook

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Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience level:

• 1 year
• Under 1 year

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Julian, CA 92036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Able to pass criminal background check.

Experience:

• cooking (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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