Food Service Lead (Riverton)

About the Role

This position enables Church employees and temple patrons to focus on their most important work by providing food services in a simple and affordable way. This is an experienced cook position. The incumbent prepares all recipes up to the most complex in desired quantities under the general direction of the supervisor (if a cafeteria supervisor exists in the Temple). May provide leadership for other food service personnel and act as supervisor in the supervisor's absence or in situations where there is no cafeteria supervisor.

Responsibilities

Expected to be able to do all the duties of a Cook and other Food Service Associates. Specific work performed may vary considerably among employees in this position.

• Assists cafeteria supervisor, or in the absence of a cafeteria supervisor, is responsible to perform all aspects of cafeteria operations
• Reads and follows all recipes including the most complex
• Help with inventory
• Organize recipe book
• Assist with menu planning
• Directs employees to needed stations
• Ensures proper care of food goods and leftovers
• Ensures efficient use of personnel
• Manages specific stations (HQ only)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Intermediate competency in reading, writing, and mathematics
• 4-8 years of food preparation experience required
• Ability to follow menus and recipes of some difficulty
• Knowledge and understanding of inventory controls, purchasing and receiving, and menu planning required
• Must have food handler permit where required
• May be required to obtain ServSafe certification
• Demonstrated supervisory skills, ability to train, and common courtesy when dealing with others
• Ability to move and use heavy kitchen equipment
• Must demonstrate ability to interact with others in a positive manner
• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing in English (or language of country)
• Proficient computer skills

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.