Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

Calvary Church, Lancaster, PA

Part time support staff - Non Exempt

Purpose: Responsible to work in Food Services, and Facilities for the purpose of supporting and assisting all ministries as they encourage others to pursue life in Christ.

Working Relationship: Accountable to the Board of Elders through the Senior Pastor and Director of Facility Services, with direct supervision by Director of Food Services.

Qualifications:

• 6+ months of food service experience preferred or willing to learn.
• Competent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Proficient understanding of food allergies and modified diets.
• Proficient understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points requirements.
• Good people skills. An ability to be a team-player
• Available to work shifts and extended hours.

Values and Beliefs

• Must be a professing Christian who affirms the Calvary Church doctrinal basis, vision and values and philosophy of ministry
• Must be able to support the vision of Calvary Church
• Able to protect the reputation and integrity of others through strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a high level of trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

Role: Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages in one or more of a variety of food service environments. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items, as appropriate to the position.

General Responsibilities

• Performing preparation duties such as rinsing, peeling, slicing, and dicing fruit and vegetables.
• Weighing and measuring ingredients.
• Wrapping, date-labeling, and storing food items.
• Cleaning and organizing work areas, equipment, utensils, and service station.
• Following established recipes to prepare menu items.
• Following guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures and adequate portion control.
• Serving customers in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner.
• Providing customers with information regarding food ingredients, availability, and pricing.
• Escalating customer concerns and complaints to management.
• Complying with relevant safety, hygiene, and service standards and procedures.

Work Schedule and Time Allotment

• Work schedule: Part-time, flexible related to events and meals.
• Potential Sunday and evening responsibilities
• Available to work shifts and extended hours.

To be managed and accounted for in cooperation with designated supervisor.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• To be successful in this role, you need to perform optimally in a dynamic, high-pressure environment. Preferred candidates are fast-paced, organized, and dexterous.
• Light physical work requirements (lifting 10-20 lbs.), prolonged standing, potential reaching, climbing, occasionally outside in differing weather conditions.