Prep Cook

Prep Cook

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Job ID: 16273

Date Posted: Jun 25, 2025

Job Description

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Samaritan's Purse is looking for a Prep Cook who can use their culinary skills at our ministry site in North Wilkesboro, NC. The ideal candidate is meticulous at preparing nutritional food. You will use approved menus and recipes while adhering to all policies including minimum waste, food safety, and sanitation. Join this team and use your gifts and talents for His Kingdom!

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

A Day in the Life of a Prep Cook

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotion and spend time praying for each other and our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Prep Cook, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Prepare and serve food according to approved menus and standardized recipes, while keeping waste to a minimum.
• Apply basic food preparation techniques and terminology.
• Put away stock delivered by food service vendors. Ensure proper dating, rotation, and storage.
• Monitor food quality using Food Safe methods as directed. Apply correct cooking temperatures.
• Maintain the kitchen, eating and service areas, storage areas, and cooler/freezer facilities in a clean and orderly manner. Sweep and mop floors.
• Assist with daily closing duties, which include washing dishes, removing trash, and breaking down boxes.
• Ensure towels, aprons, and chef coats are laundered.
• Follow the policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse as outlined in the Policy Manual.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
• Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description.

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