Posted 22 April 2024
Open until filled
Employer
Lake Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center
Required Language
English
Education Requirements
High School Diploma/GED and one year of college/university preferred
Experience Required/Desired
Experience in commercial kitchen, hospitality, or school cafeteria preferred
Immediate Supervisor
Food Service Team Lead
Employment Status
40+ hours/week
Summary of Position
Lake Doniphan Conference and Retreat Center is looking for a talented, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to support the food and hospitality services of our 300-acre facility located at the northeast edge of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area in northwest Missouri. This seasonal full-time position and off-season part-time position is responsible for the overall food preparation and kitchen/dining room oversight; hosting of and set up for guest groups in accordance with Community of Christ requirements and applicable safety, health, and accreditation standards, to serve the program needs of patrons, guests, and other site users. Hands on and direct participation in all aspects of food services expected. The Food Service Shift Lead will work in harmony with the Food Service Team Lead and the Assistant Director to assure quality and safety for all.
Essential Functions
- Provide excellent customer service as one of Doniphan’s on-site liaisons to guests and visitors
- Ensure all food prep, storage, dishwashing, and personal hygiene requirements of the Missouri Department of Health are followed
- Assist in unloading supply trucks, following food rotation routines to keep all supplies fresh and in date
- Help open and prepare the kitchen for season use and end of season cleanup, storing items not used on a regular basis once the season is over
- Manage the daily operations of the camp and retreat food and dining service including coordinating activities between the kitchen and dining room
- Oversee the planning and preparation of nutritionally balanced meals, snacks, and pack-out food
- Ensure the service of meals through directing the work of other employees
- Ensure safe and efficient preparation and serving of meals
- Help with the inventory and ordering of food, equipment, and supplies
- Help with routine maintenance, sanitation, and upkeep of the camp kitchen, its equipment, and facilities
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety
- Clean and maintain all food-service areas, including kitchen, dining hall, and storage
- Inspect equipment and ensure equipment is operational or request repair as necessary
- Promote practices that seek to reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as much as possible
- Assist Food Service Team Lead with monitoring of employee performance and training
- Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends as needed, and the ability to fill in for other staff roles in their absence. Other roles may include but are not limited to cleaning, laundry, and painting
- Maintain a positive relationship with guests and all Lake Doniphan staff by leading by example
- All other duties assigned
Required Competencies/Skills
- First Aid Certification, training will be provided
- Food Handlers Certification or Serve Safe Certification, training will be provided
- Desire to develop excellent interpersonal, problem solving, organizing and leadership skills
- Knowledge of and experience in preparing special dietary food
- An attitude of service to the customer that reflects patience, kindness, and gracious hospitality to all
- A high level of self-discipline and motivation with the ability to work on and complete assignments autonomously
- An attitude of flexibility and adaptation to changing situations
Desired Competencies/Skills
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility
Yes
Other Duties
Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.
Required Trainings
Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.
Ministerial Status
No
Overtime Status
Non-exempt
Application Instructions
Please email a cover letter and resume to Carina Wilson.