Job Overview: Responsible for cooking, leading kitchen shifts, and providing meals on time for guests; including special diet requests. Works as team leader in meal preparation and serving, cleaning, sanitizing kitchen. Reports to the Food Service Director.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Oversees the kitchen staff during an assigned shift to serve the group.

· Leads the charge in cooking and preparing meals for large volumes of guests according to schedule.

· Be prepared to serve vegetarian, gluten-free diets, and any other special diets as needed.

· Accountable for the meal quality, customer service, team leadership, and making sure meals are served on time to all the guests.

· Ensure that all food stations, drink stations, and salad bars are refilled in a timely manner.

· Help unload and properly store food items from vendor deliveries.

· Clean, and sanitize all dishes, utensils, and food prep areas.

· Dispose of trash, wipe down tables, and reset the dining hall after group departure.

· Actively contribute towards and maintain a positive, healthy work environment that reflects our Christian values.

· Provide excellent customer service to guests.

· Report to Manager, and/or Director in the food service department.

Qualifications:

· Must demonstrate a maturing faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; and confidently articulate that faith.

· Must be a highly relational individual with an ability to foster positive relationships with guests and team members.

· Must be punctual, reliable, professional, and teachable.

· Must be willing to obtain or provide a Food Handlers certificate.

· Must be able to follow recipes and written cooking instructions including quantity amounts and meal schedules.

· Must be willing to work weekends and evenings as needed.

· Must be willing to work longer hours during our busy seasons as needed.

· One year of food service experience or culinary skills to commensurate.

Forest Glen Camps is a Christ-centered retreat where individuals, families, and groups can recharge, reconnect, and grow in faith. Experience peace, adventure, and spiritual renewal in a setting designed to inspire and draw you closer to God.