Swing Cook

SUMMARY

The Swing Cook is responsible for preparing quality meals and properly supervising student workers in the kitchen. While this position is primarily a mid- shift position the swing cook must also be able to open and close the kitchen when necessary. This position requires cross-training, flexible work hours including the weekend, being responsible and possessing time management skills. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare quality meals while preventing food waste.
• Follow established recipes and able to use a computer to access recipe database.
• Assist with food preparation.
• Learn & utilize all kitchen equipment.
• Regularly give feedback to chef on recipes and how students feel about menu items.
• Verify all food prepared match allergen labeling displayed in the Front of the House.
• Models and communicates proper food safety techniques.
• Properly maintain all food logs and production notes.
• Assist in training, developing, and overseeing student kitchen employees.
• Trained and able to both open and close the kitchen properly.
• Ability to cross train throughout Food Service.
• Maintain set standards of quality and safety.
• Ability to handle pressure, multi-tasking, and some weekend hours.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs.
• May require extended working hours at times.
• All Cornerstone University and WCSG employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.
• Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Food Protection Manager Certification, preferred
• Allergen Certification, preferred
• 2+ years food service experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational and mathematical skills.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university's doctrinal statement, "The Cornerstone Confession."