Menucha Retreat and Conference Center Job Description
Cook/Shift Supervisor
Non-Exempt Department: Kitchen
FTE: Reports to: Food Service Supervisor
Menucha believes that every employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the following assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or Menucha to just the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her service wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our mission.
General Summary
This position is responsible to prepare meals for Menucha guests and supervise cooks and other kitchen staff during one shift.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare specific food items according to the menu for the day
- Prepare selected foods in support of cooks in other shifts
- Prepare special items as needed, such as jam, granola, cookies, and cocoa mix
- Review new menu items to assure accuracy of preparation
- Assure the meals are prepared accurately and on time
- Cleaning kitchen after meals are complete
- Deep clean kitchen seasonally
- Communicate with guests to assure that their needs are met
- Assist the Food Services Manager with menu planning
- Assist the Food Services Manager in determining special dietary needs of guests
- Assist the Food Services Manager in maintaining an inventory of available food
- Assist the Food Services Manager in unpacking and storing food items
- Assist the Food Services Manager in organizing and storing recipes
- Assist Host/Hostess and Dishwashers as needed
- Serve on committees, such as the safety committee as requested
Job Scope:
Supervisory Responsibility
- Supervision of __ cooks and other kitchen staff during one shift
- Evaluate staff who work the shift supervised
- Assist the Food Services Manager in training new cooks in the schedule and routine of food preparation at Menucha and in use of kitchen equipment
Interpersonal Contacts
Contacts are made with Menucha staff, guests and vendors. Contact is 80% face-to-face, 15% via phone and 5% via email.
Specific Job Skills
Minimum Experience
- 1 years cooking and related tasks
Skills/Knowledge
- Health department guidelines
- Menucha policies
- Use of kitchen equipment
- Interpersonal skill to interact with staff and guests
Certification
- Food Handlers Certificate
Desired/Preferred
- Vocational training or associate degree in food service
Education and/or Experience
- High school education or equivalent
- 2-4 years supervisory experience
- Valid Oregon driver’s license and food handlers card required
Job Conditions
Kitchen activities require a high degree of mobility.
Continuously
- Standing and walking
- Repetitive motions of hands, wrists, and feet
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
Frequently
- Stooping, bending, handling, reaching
- Talking, hearing
- Use of discretion
Continuously
- Decision making
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork
- Training/supervision
- Use of English language, including reading, writing, speaking and understanding
This information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
 Application Form (menucha_employment_application.doc, MS Word, 124Kb)
Please fill out this form and email/fax/mail it to our office at
Email
Fax
503.695.2223 (any time)
US Mail
Menucha Retreat and Conference Center
P.O. Box 8
Corbett, OR 97019-0008
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