Summer Staff: Prep Cook -Food Service

Description

Looking to serve Jesus this summer, but not sure how? Join us at Ridgecrest! The Ridgecrest Summer Staff program is designed to give young adults hands-on experience in the hospitality industry. We offer free housing, meals and paid positions for our summer team. Summer Staff can expect to work hard, have fun, and grow in their relationship with Jesus!

Job Summary

Looking for a fast-paced role that lets you gain valuable customer service and organizational skills? Food Service is where you’ll get hands-on experience in a large-scale operation while making a real impact. From prepping meals to interacting with guests, you’ll be part of a team that serves thousands each day in a fun, Christian environment. Whether you're working behind the scenes in the kitchen or managing buffet lines, you’ll learn skills you can use in any future career.

• Back of House (BOH): Learn food prep, catering, baking, and cooking while feeding thousands of guests.
• Front of House (FOH): Interact directly with guests by managing buffet lines, stocking food, and answering questions.

Essential Job Duties

1. Preparing & serving food to 2,000+ guests multiple times a day
2. (Front of House) Facilitating the operation of food lines, includes duties such as: stocking, refill, dietary plates, answering guest questions, and cleaning up after meals.
3. (Back of House) Cooking/Food Preparation. Includes duties such as grilling, frying, baking, boiling, chopping, etc. Must be able to operate industrial-sized cooking equipment.
4. (Dish) Cleaning trays, plates, bowls, cups, and silverware after each meal. Operation of a large dishwasher.
5. Must be familiar with meals served & be able to make accommodations for dietary restrictions.
6. Must be able to communicate needs between front of house & back of house to ensure buffet lines are fully stocked.
7. Must be able to work with food all day.
8. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to lift, carry, pull/push, or otherwise move 50 lbs.
2. Must be able to perform daily repetitive motions such as: climbing stairs, reaching, stooping, kneeling.
3. Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours at a time.
4. Must be able to work in factors such as heat, humidity, noise, wet floors, and sometimes cold.