CLASSIFICATION: Full-time (40 hours/9 months,) Hourly

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

DEPT: Food Service

LOCATION: Corum Student Union

SUMMARY

The Swing Cook is responsible for preparing quality meals and properly supervising student workers in the kitchen. While this position is primarily a mid- shift position the swing cook must also be able to open and close the kitchen when necessary. This position requires cross-training, flexible work hours including the weekend, being responsible and possessing time management skills. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare quality meals while preventing food waste.

• Follow established recipes and able to use a computer to access recipe database.

• Assist with food preparation.

• Learn & utilize all kitchen equipment.

• Regularly give feedback to chef on recipes and how students feel about menu items.

• Verify all food prepared match allergen labeling displayed in the Front of the House.

• Models and communicates proper food safety techniques.

• Properly maintain all food logs and production notes.

• Assist in training, developing, and overseeing student kitchen employees.

• Trained and able to both open and close the kitchen properly.

• Ability to cross train throughout Food Service.

• Maintain set standards of quality and safety.

• Ability to handle pressure, multi-tasking, and some weekend hours.

• Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs.??

• May require extended working hours at times.?

• All Cornerstone University and WCSG employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.?

• Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Food Protection Manager Certification, preferred

• Allergen Certification, preferred

• 2+ years food service experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Strong organizational and mathematical skills.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.

• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”

• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.

  • The Cornerstone Christian World View
  • The Cornerstone Academic Vision
  • The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
  • The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.