Prep Cook

For nearly 80 years, Sandy Cove Ministries has been a place where millions of people have connected with God and each other.

We offer year-round signature programs designed to uplift and strengthen individuals and families, including summer vacation packages and a day camp for kids. We also contract with ministries and organizations, helping them create their own impactful retreats and events on our property.

All of this happens at our breathtaking location on the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland. With 150 guest rooms in our lodge and 220 beautiful acres, we offer guests authentic hospitality and the rest and renewal they crave.

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Sandy Cove Ministries is seeking a part-time Prep Cook to join our team.

Position Summary: Properly prepares and cooks meals that are served on time to Sandy Cove guests and staff.

General Purpose: To help produce guest & staff meals that contribute to an excellent dining experience and help them connect with God & each other.

Role Qualifications:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Must contain an excitement for the mission at Sandy Cove Ministries
• Teachable

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Cook and serve meals for guests and staff and meet special dietary requests
• Ensure food is stored at proper temperatures before being taken to guest lines
• Communicate with Wait Staff to ensure guest needs are met and the shift runs smoothly
• Prepare meals by placing them in trays, making sauces and/or soups in advance, and ensuring amount of food for meals aligns with anticipated guest numbers
• Clean up by putting away leftover food, sweeping/mopping floors, scrubbing and sanitizing workstations, turning off ovens, steamers, and lights in walk-ins, (locking up if last out)
• Contribute to maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and safety within the Kitchen as well as ensure all health & safety regulations as mandated by law and Sandy Cove policy
• May accept delivered food/supply orders in the absence of receiving steward
• Assist other Food Service employees with cleaning up
• Complete any other reasonable task assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

• Ability to foresee needs and problem-solve accordingly
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Creative
• Ability to work under pressure and produce accurate results

Nonessential skills and experience:

• Experience working in Christian camps or conference centers

Reporting to this position: None.

Physical demands of work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods, walk, sit, use hands, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, see, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and handle hot/cold and sharp items.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment ranges from minimal to very loud. Room temperature can fluctuate dramatically floors can become slippery and employee handles hot/cold items and sharp objects.

Compensation: Minimum: $16.50/hr. | Maximum: $21.79/hr.

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Paid MD Sick time (18 and over), 401(k) with employer match, service awards, meal privileges, attend Sandy cove events free and discounted lodging for staff and immediate family.

Learn more about Sandy Cove by visiting www.sandycove.org.