Assistant Cook - Agape Service Project

The Agape Assistant Cook, with the leadership and support of the Agape Service Project Director and Agape Head Chef, will work to serve the parish and school groups of Agape Service Project by managing the seasonal food service program. The Agape Head Chef and Agape Assistant Cook will work in collaboration to achieve all aspects of managing the kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Agape team to accomplish the program mission and goals

• Build relationships while working with and serving the farmworker families, fellow staff, youth, adult leaders, and volunteers

• Implement food program and menu

• Recruit, train and supervise kitchen volunteers

• Order, receive, and store food and cleaning supplies in accordance with local health standards

• Use appropriate kitchen equipment including electrical and mechanical safely to follow local health standards

• Prepare and serve tasty meals and snacks based on menu in sufficient quantity, honoring allergies/dietary needs, minimizing waste, and when possible – prioritizing local, organic, fair-trade foods

• Monitor cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces, and kitchen area

• Log fridge and freezer temperatures and monitor dishwashers by logging the dishwasher temperature

• Work to build a hospitable environment for Agape groups

• As needed: support additional aspects of the Agape program (Food Bank, food distribution, spring planning efforts, etc.)