Food Service Assistant (Part Time)

About the role

The Food Services department at The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) provides a high-quality lunch for staff and their guests. This department also services numerous breaks and in-house functions each week, preparing and serving food for special after-hours events.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food
• Potentially operates cash register, accepting payment and making change as necessary
• Greets guests with a smile
• Puts away dry stock in storeroom, refrigerated food in cooler, and frozen food in freezer when delivered by vendors
• Maintains orderly, clean kitchen, eating and service areas, storage, and cooler/freezer facilities
• Serves meals in appropriate proportions
• Aids front line cooks as necessary
• Distributes and keeps stocked, prepared and serve-ready food to the line
• Fulfills BGEA policies and procedures as set forth in Policy Manual
• Attends daily morning devotions and participates in prayer support for ministry, its donors, and volunteers
• Maintains a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public

Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food preparation
• Knowledge of methods, principles, processes, materials, techniques, and equipment used in quantity food preparation and customer service
• Knowledge of proper food storage and handling techniques, and the quality, safety, and sanitary standards involved in food preparation
• Knowledge of production and processing, including cost controls and other techniques for effective operations
• Knowledge and experience in assessing, coordinating, and preparing food prep levels
• Ability to perform basis math functions

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of methods, principles, processes, materials, techniques, and equipment used in quantity food preparation and customer service
• Knowledge of proper food storage and handling techniques, and the quality, safety, and sanitary standards involved in food preparation
• Knowledge of production and processing, including cost controls and other techniques for effective operations
• Knowledge and experience in assessing, coordinating, and preparing food prep levels
• Ability to perform basis math functions

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to move from place to place and be at work stations for extended periods at a brisk pace
• Active listening, verbal comprehension, and communications skills
• Ability to bend, stretch, and to lift items of moderate weight (up to 35 pounds)
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm motions
• Ability to convey a positive, professional image to the public and BGEA employees
• Clean, neat appearance

Job Specifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food preparation
• Knowledge of methods, principles, processes, materials, techniques, and equipment used in quantity food preparation and customer service
• Knowledge of proper food storage and handling techniques, and the quality, safety, and sanitary standards involved in food preparation
• Knowledge of production and processing, including cost controls and other techniques for effective operations
• Knowledge and experience in assessing, coordinating, and preparing food prep levels
• Ability to perform basis math functions

Expectations for Ministry Employment

• Affirmation and adherence to BGEA’s Christian Statement of Faith
• Exhibiting conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct
• Ensuring that BGEA’s Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies

Benefits Summary

Part-time employees working at least 20 hours and fewer than 30 hours each week are eligible for partial benefits.