Job Description
Job Description
Title : Cook
Department : Food Truck / Catering
Reports To : Culinary Operations Manager
Job Classification : Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Summary
Cooks in the KARM catering kitchen are excited about preparing and serving nutritious food to others through private events and the Urban Table food truck. Cooks undertake a wide range of tasks in support of a daily high-volume production schedule. Cooks enjoy working with paying clients in public settings and representing KARM, ALC, and Urban Table professionally.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation of meals
- Maintain inventory control of food items
- Plan and execute meals for the events for the current week
- Maintain knowledge of current health department regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Culinary degree preferred or 2-4 years of kitchen experienceVolume production experience preferredCurrent ServSafe certification preferredStrong working knowledge of standard culinary techniquesAbility to utilize and adapt recipes and perform standard mathematical calculationsDemonstrated ability to establish respectful relationshipsAbility to show grace, be hospitable, and be an example of servant leadershipWorking knowledge of appropriate boundariesBasic computer skillsAbility to follow directionsHigh degree of flexibility and resourcefulnessAbility to drive KARM catering vans as well as, on occasion, the food truckMust maintain a valid driver’s license and have proof of insuranceWorking Conditions
Ministry campus facility where emergency rescue services are provided.The majority of time is spent in the kitchen with commercial kitchen equipmentExposure to warmer temperatures when cooking or in the Food Truck in small spacesExposure to stressful client situations requiring compassion and discernmentWalking, standing, sitting, bending, and minimal lifting requiredSome local travel may be required for various purposesAttendance at meetings and occasional special events, sometimes during the weekend or evening hours